A suspected thief who allegedly tried to break into some rooms at the Bani Hostel on the University of Ghana (UG) campus was caught and beaten by some students on Monday.
The incident was captured on camera and shared on X by user @yawlegacyy_.
According to the tweet, the thief was armed with homemade master keys and was seen attempting to open locked doors with them. He was apprehended by some students who recognized him from the CCTV footage and handed him over to the Legon Police Station.
The video captures a crowd od alleged UG students physically restraining and assaulting the suspect. In one instance, the supposed culprit is seen seated in a cordoned area, where some of the young men engaged him in physical confrontations, including a flying kick.
The incident has sparked discussions about the safety and security measures within university hostels, prompting the involvement of law enforcement as the alleged thief is handed over to the Legon Police Station.