Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
A woman claiming to be the wife of a notorious bandit leader, whose name was not disclosed, has sparked controversies after pleading with the military not to execute captured bandits.
In a viral video making the rounds in the social media, she argued that the military’s actions against detained bandits were no different from the crimes committed by the criminals themselves.
In the footage, she insisted that bandits should not be summarily executed and suggested that security forces were also guilty of violent acts.
Her remarks have led to an intense debate, with many questioning the morality of her argument.
Some believe that every individual, regardless of their crimes, deserves a fair trial, while others argue that bandits have long terrorized communities and should face severe consequences.
Others have expressed outrage, pointing out that bandits have been responsible for widespread killings, kidnappings, and destruction.
Critics argue that her plea ignores the suffering of victims and the lasting harm caused by criminal activities.
Others, however, say that justice must be carried out through legal means and not through extrajudicial killings.