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Family Beats Man After Fake Kidnap (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye

A young man staged a fake kidnapping to extort N20,000 from his family, but when caught, he was humiliated with a harsh beating and forced to explain why he kidnapped himself.
A bizarre and disturbing incident has surfaced on the internet, sparking a mixture of shock, humor, and debate among users.
A young man reportedly staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort N20,000 from his family. The situation, which unfolded in a viral video, has caught the attention of many, and the reactions have been a blend of amusement and concern.
In the video, the young man, who had been caught in his own scheme, was seen wearing only his boxers, and being forced to stand against a wall upside down. As he remained in that humiliating position, he was beaten with a heavy wooden object and drenched with water. His family members, who appeared unhappy, repeatedly asked him, “Why did you kidnap yourself?” as the punishment continued.
The incident has ignited a flood of humorous and critical comments across social media. Many users found the situation absurd and amusing, with one commenter humorously suggesting, “He’s doing a Black Friday ransom deal, collecting N20,000 just for himself!” Another user jokingly asked, “Why are you people beating me? After all, I kidnapped myself!” The absurdity of the situation led others to comment, “Maybe he’s just practicing for his future job—kidnapping!”
While some found humor in the incident, others took a more serious view, questioning the severity of the punishment. One commenter argued, “He doesn’t deserve that harsh treatment. There are other ways to deal with this rather than beating him with a heavy wood and forcing him to stand upside down.” Some even suggested that the young man’s actions might have been a desperate attempt to get money from his family, noting, “Maybe his family didn’t want to help him, so he resorted to extreme measures to get the N20,000.”
Others took a more sympathetic stance, suggesting that the difficult economic climate in the country might have driven him to such a decision. “The country’s economy is tough; maybe that’s why he misbehaved,” one commenter explained. “This is one of those things—just let him go and forgive him. We all face struggles, and maybe this was his way of coping.”
However, this line of thought sparked another debate, with some users questioning the idea of using kidnapping as a way to deal with financial hardship. “Does it mean everyone should engage in kidnapping when they face financial difficulties?” one user asked, prompting a broader discussion on ethics, desperation, and crime in tough times.
The situation has opened a larger conversation about the pressures faced by individuals in an economy that many feel is increasingly difficult to navigate. While some found humor in the young man’s foolish actions, others have called for more compassionate ways of addressing such desperate acts. Regardless of the tone of the comments, one thing is clear: the debate over this bizarre incident is far from over, as people continue to share their perspectives on social media.
As for the young man, his actions may have left him with more than just physical bruises—he has undoubtedly become the subject of widespread online discussion, with many wondering what led him to such a desperate and misguided attempt to earn money.
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