A viral video depicting a suspected thief being forced to consume over 100 raw avocados has ignited a fierce national debate over mob justice and human rights.
The footage, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, shows a middle-aged man surrounded by a “charged” crowd of residents.
In a bizarre and grueling display of vigilante punishment, the man is seen being ordered to eat his entire haul of stolen avocados—skins and all—while onlookers jeer and record the incident on their phones.
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Public Outcry
While some locals argued the act served as a deterrent in an area plagued by agricultural theft, the video has sparked significant backlash online. Human rights advocates and a section of Kenyans have condemned the act, labeling it “barbaric.”
“Punishment should be handled by the state, not the streets. Forcing someone to ingest that volume of raw fruit is not just humiliation; it is a health risk that could have been fatal,” noted one social media commentator.
Legal Implications
Legal experts warn that such “instant justice” undermines the judicial system. Despite the frustration over rising crime rates, authorities continue to urge the public to surrender suspects to the nearest police station rather than resorting to life-threatening public shaming rituals.
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