Man confronted after allegedly trying to lure child hawker with cash
A viral video has caused outrage after a man was accused of trying to lure a young girl hawking avocados with ₦1,000 for sexual purposes. The incident was exposed by content creator LordZeus, who confronted the suspect and shared the encounter online. The man denied the allegations, claiming to be the girl’s father, but the child contradicted his story. The situation drew attention to the dangers faced by young female hawkers and sparked calls for greater protection of children.
What happened
- LordZeus confronted a man accused of offering ₦1,000 to a young girl hawker for sexual purposes.
- The man denied the accusation, claiming he was the girl's father, but the girl said he approached her and tried to persuade her to a secluded place.
- Bystanders in the video claimed the man was mentally unstable and that he had approached other children before.
- LordZeus challenged these excuses and urged parents not to let underage girls hawk alone due to the risks of sexual harassment.
- The incident has sparked discussions about child safety and the vulnerability of young street hawkers.
