Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, has waded into the case of a man identified as Ekene Agala, who was beaten to a stupor by a mob and security operatives over alleged N2m theft.
The incident occurred in Enugu State contrary to initial social media reports.
A viral video showing the man with severely swollen face sparked outrage on social media.
In the video, Ogala insisted on his innocence and even swore on the graves of his parents.
He urged his accusers to produce the CCTV footage which they claimed captured him stealing the money.
Sharing a before and after photos of Agala on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Gwamnishu said emerging facts indicate that Ogala is innocent.
He described the incident as a painful reminder of why people shouldn’t be too quick to jump to judgment.
According to Gwamnishu, the woman who made the accusation said there is no CCTV footage, claiming that it was a little child who allegedly saw Ekene taking the money.
“What happened to Ekene Agala is a painful reminder of why we must never rush to judgment,” he wrote.
“A woman initially accused Ekene of stealing N2 million and claimed there was CCTV footage to prove it. Based on that allegation, estate security and others nearly lynched him through jungle justice.
“Today, the story has changed. The same woman now says there is no CCTV footage and claims it was a little child who allegedly saw Ekene taking the money.
“This raises serious questions and reinforces an important lesson. Never follow the crowd without knowing the facts.
“Tomorrow, we will begin the process of ensuring that Ekene Agala gets justice. We thank God he survived the mob attack.
“Let this serve as a reminder to everyone, don’t be quick to judge based on viral videos, rumours, or public sentiment. The truth often lies beyond the first story you hear.
“Emerging facts now point to Ekene’s innocence in the allegation against him. We will find out.”
