Residents in Ibadan’s Oke-Padre/Ogunpa area witnessed a shocking scene. A suspected thief leaped from a two-storey building. He did this to escape an angry mob. The incident occurred on Salvation Road.
Footage of the event has since gone viral online. It drew strong reactions from locals. Many state that theft cases in the region are increasingly common.
Frantic Bid for Freedom
Eyewitnesses reported the suspect was cornered by residents. He then made the risky jump. It was an effort to avoid a beating. The fall stunned the onlookers.
Some claimed the thief attempted to flee even after sustaining injuries. Oke-Padre is known for its firm stance against crime. Locals suggest the jump was a final, desperate move. He sought to escape severe mob action.
Community Responses Online
Online users shared diverse reactions to the dramatic escape. Comments ranged from humorous to cautionary:
@lifeofdrprof: “This happened near my workplace. Four thieves have been caught this week alone. All in the Oke-Padre, Ogunpa area.”
@_king_Damian: “Just let them catch you. Accept your beating. Jumping only worsens things. Imagine a beating on top of broken legs.”
@olanimm: “Stealing in Oke Padre is a death sentence. The people there show no mercy.”
@openminded1475: “Beating? Lol. You don’t know how they torture thieves in Ibadan.”
@crypto_psalm: “It seems the thief wanted to retrieve his slippers after jumping. When a block hit his head, his life flashed. He might be crippled if he survives.”
The video has sparked renewed debate on mob justice in Ibadan. Many advocate for improved policing. Residents continue to voice frustration over increasing theft rates.
Witness the dramatic incident:
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