In Abuja, Nigeria, a man has been sentenced to receive 15 strokes of the cane after being found guilty of fighting with a sex worker.
The ruling was delivered by the Wuse Chief Magistrate’s Court, where the man appeared before the judge without legal representation.
Journalist Omoyele Sowore, who attended the hearing, expressed shock at witnessing such a sentence being issued in open court. He described the punishment as harsh and questioned the legality of the ruling.
The case has sparked heated debate on social media. While some users see the sentence as an injustice, others believe it is an appropriate punishment for someone who behaved inappropriately.
The case has also raised concerns over the man’s lack of legal defense, a situation that violates international human rights laws.
