Man weeps as he’s forced to read warning sign after defecating in forest

A man broke down in tears after being publicly humiliated by alleged Forestry officers for reportedly defecating and smoking in the Achimota Forest Reserve.

The incident was captured in a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @eddie_wrt.

The footage shows the man being forced to squat in front of a warning signpost and read its contents aloud, while being flogged by the officers to “do it properly” as he pleads for mercy.

The caption of the post read:

“A man broke down in tears after being forced by alleged Forestry officers to squat and read warning signposts at the Achimota Forest Reserve, after he was reportedly caught smoking and defecating in the forest.”

The warning sign clearly prohibits defecating, dumping refuse, or entering the forest without permission—rules the man was accused of violating.

As the video circulated online, many users flooded the comment section to express outrage, concern, and varied reactions to the man’s treatment.

See some reactions below:

@EfyaBerlin: “It looks funny until you find yourself in that position.”

@_abochie: “How do some people get joy in treating others badly. He faulted yeah, arrest him and give him a fine if possible.”

@Perfumebase_: “Forestry commission is doing well, they arrested two guys infront of my shop yesterday morning too.”🫡

@ShockerNifty: “This is abuse. Why not send him to the police station. Forestry commission must condemn their act . Such uncivilized conduct.”

@kwasiadjei6: “In as much as he’s in the wrong, I believe there are rules in the country, we should allow the laws of the land work, they’re there for a reason, this is abuse and it must stop.”

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