A video circulating on social media has captured a disturbing scene where a mob attempted to lynch a thief accused of stealing a television set.

The incident unfolded as the alleged thief sought refuge in the home of a pastor and his wife.Fearing for the thief's safety, the pastor staunchly refused to release the accused until law enforcement authorities were contacted to defuse the volatile situation.

In the video, the enraged mob can be seen agitating aggressively to execute the thief by lynching.The footage has ignited a heated debate on social media, with some condemning the pastor's decision while others remain indifferent to the circumstances surrounding the attempted lynching.

Watch video below:

A thief, being chased by an angry mob for stealing a television set at Akomadan, runs straight into the room of a pastor and his wife to seek protection from being lynched.Per reports, the pastor insisted he will not hand the suspect over to them until the police arrive. pic.twitter.com/5FBT0zQ7tU— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 28, 2024