In a viral video, a woman has been restrained and tied to an electric pole after being apprehended for stealing items from market vendors.

The incident unfolded on a busy market day, leaving both shoppers and vendors stunned by the swift and unconventional justice meted out by the irate crowd.

Eyewitnesses reported that the accused woman, was allegedly caught red-handed pilfering various items from the stalls of unsuspecting market women.

The victims, upon discovering the theft, raised an alarm that quickly attracted the attention of nearby traders and shoppers.

In a matter of minutes, an enraged crowd gathered around the victim, accusing her of habitual theft in the market.

The situation escalated as tempers flared, and the crowd decided to take matters into their own hands.

They swiftly secured ropes and cords from the market surroundings and restrained, tying her tightly to an electric pole at the heart of the bustling market.