Dance-scipline: Mob’s bizarre punishment for theft suspects

The Punch | 04-10-2026 06:14am |

Suspected thieves in Nigeria are being subjected to a new form of public humiliation known as 'dancescipline'. In this practice, mobs force the suspects to dance for crowds, who film the ordeal. The trend represents a shift in how some communities handle alleged theft, moving from traditional punishments to public shaming. The incidents are often recorded and shared on social media.

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