A prophetess has come under criticism after allegedly subjecting a female church member to corporal punishment over claims of theft, sparking outrage on social media.
Incident sparks outrage
The incident, which reportedly occurred earlier this week, involved the religious leader accusing the young woman of stealing money belonging to her mother.
Witnesses claimed the prophetess ordered that the suspect be flogged publicly as a form of discipline, a move that has since drawn mixed reactions from the public...READ FULL STORY; FROM THE SOURCE.
While some defended the action as strict correction, others condemned it as abuse and a violation of personal rights.
“I’m going to flog her 24 strokes of cane so that anytime she wants to steal she’ll remember the injury,” the prophetess reportedly said during the confrontation.
Calls for accountability
The development has raised concerns about the use of corporal punishment in religious settings and the limits of authority exercised by spiritual leaders over their followers.
Legal experts and advocacy groups have reiterated that physical assault, regardless of context, could attract legal consequences under Nigerian law.
Similar incidents in the past, including reports in 2021 of religious figures accused of excessive punishment, have triggered debates on safeguarding vulnerable individuals within faith communities.
Authorities are yet to confirm if any formal complaint has been filed regarding the latest incident, but the case continues to generate conversation online about discipline, justice, and human rights.
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