You may find that
#Obed did not even know the woman who shouted, "My bag has been stolen." You may also find that he does not even live in the area where the mob justice incident occurred. Yet, in a moment of chaos, he allowed himself to be swept up by the crowd.
That is the danger of mob justice. Like a raging fire, it consumes reason, judgment, and humanity. It turns ordinary people into participants in acts they later spend the rest of their lives regretting.
Today,
#Obed sits in custody. His children will suffer. His family will suffer. Those who depended on him will bear the consequences for years to come. A single reckless decision has changed many lives forever.
Let this serve as a lesson to everyone: no accusation, rumor, or suspicion gives anyone the right to take the law into their own hands. If you suspect someone of committing a crime, report them to the authorities and allow the law to take its course.
Say NO to mob justice. One moment of anger can destroy a lifetime.