Man Sentenced to 15 Strokes of the Cane for Fighting Prostitute
A young man was sentenced to 15 strokes of public caning by Magistrate Farida Ibrahim at the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, over an alleged altercation with a prostitute.
The incident, which has sparked outrage on social media, was revealed by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who witnessed the sentencing and posted a short video of the punishment on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday.
According to Sowore, the sentence was delivered without legal representation for the accused, and was based solely on police claims that he confessed to fighting a prostitute.
The activist described the ruling as “bizarre” and expressed his shock and dismay at the sentence.
In the 4-second clip posted by Sowore, the young man is seen lying flat on the ground as another individual flogs him in the court premises.
The video has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for an investigation into the matter.
Sowore’s post on X read: “I just witnessed a bizarre sentence at the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse 6, Abuja. Magistrate Farida Ibrahim sentenced this youngster to 15 strokes of public caning, the sentence against him without a lawyer, based on police evidence that he confessed to fighting a prostitute!”
The incident has raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the justice system in Nigeria, as well as the treatment of defendants in court.
Many have questioned why the young man was not provided with legal representation, and why the sentence was carried out in public without due process.
As the news continues to spread, Nigerians are taking to social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the young man.
The incident is likely to spark a wider conversation about the need for reform in the country’s justice system.
The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has yet to comment on the incident, and it is unclear whether the young man will appeal the sentence.
However, one thing is certain – the incident has sparked a national conversation about justice, fairness, and human rights in Nigeria.
