Ghana — A Nigerian man living in Ghana has allegedly been caught after reportedly stealing an iPhone 14 Pro and selling it, according to information circulating online.
Images and video footage shared in connection with the incident show the man wearing red shorts while carrying heavy concrete blocks on his head.
According to the account accompanying the footage, the man was allegedly apprehended after stealing an iPhone 14 Pro and subsequently selling the device.
The same account claims that he was beaten and forced to carry blocks as punishment after being caught.
The footage appears to show several people surrounding the man as he struggles to carry the blocks, while another person is seen holding what appears to be a long object.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident, including where exactly it occurred, who apprehended the man and whether the allegations have been formally reported to the police, could not be independently established from the material provided.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of physical punishment and mob-style justice in dealing with suspected theft. In Ghana, allegations of criminal conduct are ordinarily matters for the police and the courts rather than private punishment.
It also remains unclear whether the alleged stolen iPhone was recovered or whether any formal charges have been brought against the man.
GhanaMedia.net will update this report if verified information becomes available from the police or other authoritative sources.
