A suspected thief was forced to dance after he was allegedly caught stealing laptops from offices at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, and was captured in a video shared on social media.
Eyewitness Account
According to an eyewitness, Ali Mustapha, NOUN security personnel apprehended the suspect after he was found with stolen laptops. The security team then subjected the suspect to a humiliating punishment, forcing him to dance to drums and other musical instruments.
Video Shows Humiliation
A video shared by Lindaikejiblog shows the suspect dancing before someone struck him on the head, causing him to fall down. The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some condemning the vigilante justice and others applauding the security team's actions.
Context of the Incident
The National Open University of Nigeria is one of the largest universities in the country, with campuses across Nigeria. Laptop theft has been a recurring issue on campus, leading to increased security measures. However, the use of public humiliation as a form of punishment has raised concerns about human rights violations.
As of now, it is unclear whether the suspect was handed over to the police or released after the incident. The university authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the matter.
