A video making rounds on social media has caused serious concern among Nigerians. It purportedly shows armed men in Benue State interrogating a man accused of rape. The suspect is seen tied to a tree while the men question him.
The clip, which surfaced online around Tuesday, 14 July 2026, has spread quickly on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms. In the video, the man is bound to a tree as the armed group surrounds him and asks questions about the alleged rape. The video’s full authenticity and exact details have not been independently verified by police or official sources yet. Watch video here
No specific town or local government area in Benue is clearly mentioned in the circulating posts. The time of the incident is also not confirmed, but the video started gaining attention today.
Reactions on Social Media
Nigerians have reacted in different ways. Some laughed at the video, while others condemned it.
