A trending video has shown the moment a 56-year-old man was flogged openly on the street by some area boys after he was allegedly caught having carnal knowledge of a minor.
The man was laid out on a bench in the middle of a busy road while two young men whipped his back.
Vehicles were passing on either side of the bench, with motorists slowing down to see what was happening. Spectators also gathered to witness the incident.
Afterwards, the video of the incident found its way to the internet.
No further details are known of the incident than that it happened in Benin City.
The footage has sparked reactions across the internet, with many people asking for more severe punishment for the man.
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