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“Please don’t burn me alive” – Thief begs residents

Mob justice, also known as ‘instant justice’ or ‘jungle justice’, occurs in various towns and cities in Ghana. According to the laws of Ghana, this act is illegal and intolerable, but it occurs at an increasing rate.

In a video circulating on social media, a thief was caught by some residents in the act of stealing. The residents asked him why he decided to steal.

The young man thief replied that he decided to steal because of money. This made the residents angry and they decided to burn the thief alive.

In the video, we could see that the residents beat the young man mercilessly before trying to burn him. A flammable substance was poured on the young man and he was kept inside a car tyre, ready to burn him alive. The thief begged them to spare his life, for he would never steal again.

Mob justice is a criminal method of punishing suspected criminals. I think, it’s generally accepted that our system of democracy does not allow people to take the law into their own hands and execute instant ‘justice’ without recourse to the court.

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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