A viral video circulating on social media has sparked massive reactions after a young man was seen at Circle taking the law into his own hands by beating and chasing street beggars with a belt.
In the video sighted by Prekonews.com, the man is seen angrily holding a belt while shouting at some street beggars to leave the area. He is then captured chasing them away as onlookers watched in surprise.
Many social media users have reacted differently to the incident. While some believe the man was only trying to clear the area of nuisance and maintain order, others have condemned his actions, describing it as inhumane and unlawful.
Some users argued that it is not right for anyone to take the law into their own hands, no matter the situation. Others also called on city authorities to act quickly to address the growing number of street beggars in Accra, especially around busy areas like Circle.
As of now, it is unclear what led to the confrontation or whether the police have taken any action.
The incident has once again raised questions about how to properly handle the issue of street begging and the responsibilities of both citizens and authorities in maintaining order without resorting to violence.
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