In a bizarre and shocking incident, a young Nigerian man has been reportedly beaten to stupor after allegedly staging his own abduction and demanding a ransom of just ₦20,000.
The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, was captured in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Akinjoshua2017. According to the post, the suspect allegedly orchestrated his own kidnapping in a desperate attempt to extort a meager amount of money.
“You kidnap yourself and ask for ₦20k ransom. Very upcoming kidnapper,” the X user captioned the video, expressing disbelief and ridicule over the man’s actions.
In the footage, the alleged self-kidnapper is seen being physically punished by unidentified individuals, reportedly after the fake scheme was uncovered. The reason behind his actions, while not explicitly stated, has been widely speculated to stem from economic hardship and hunger.
The video has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing both amusement and concern over the incident.
Social Media Reactions:
- @gbolahann01_: “Hunger wan finish am.”
- @TheSilvapr: “Lmao wtf.”
- @Wizebaba: “Werey.”
While no official statement has been released by law enforcement authorities as of the time of this report, the viral clip has raised questions about the growing level of desperation among some youths in the country amidst economic hardship.
Many online users have called for empathy and economic reforms, even as they condemned the act of self-kidnapping, which could easily escalate into more dangerous trends if not addressed.
