Young Man Gets Two-Year Jail Term Over Alleged Phone Theft

Young Man Gets Two-Year Jail Term Over Alleged Phone Theft

A video of a young man named Ayuba being interrogated has gone viral.
Ayuba was sentenced to two years in prison for allegedly stealing a mobile phone.

A video showing a young man named Ayuba being interrogated and sentenced has sparked widespread discussion online after it was revealed that he received a two-year prison term for allegedly stealing a mobile phone.

The clip, which runs for about one minute and 27 seconds, shows Ayuba sitting on the floor, visibly anxious, as he answers questions from an officer.

Speaking in broken English, he introduces himself and mentions acquaintances named Lashif, Azim, and Mohammed, who he says work nearby in cleaning and manual labor.

When questioned about the alleged theft, Ayuba appeared confused and repeatedly insisted that he did not carry a bag.

Shortly after, he was told he would be going to prison. Shocked, he asked, “Why jail?” before confirming that he had been sentenced to two years.

Despite the news, Ayuba kept thanking God, saying, “Thank God, thank God,” and expressed hope that he would return to his mother after serving his sentence.

The video quickly gained attention on social media, with many Nigerians questioning whether the punishment was too harsh.

Some viewers argued that a prison term was excessive for what appeared to be a minor offense and suggested alternatives such as community service or rehabilitation.

Others used the incident to discuss perceived inequalities in the justice system, noting that poorer offenders are often publicly punished while wealthy individuals accused of more serious crimes frequently avoid similar consequences.

The case has reignited debates about fairness, proportional sentencing, and how young offenders are treated under Nigeria’s legal system.