A Nigerian lady identified as Mfon Henry, has taken to social media to cry out for justice following the tragic death of her father, who was allegedly set ablaze by youths in Nsie community, Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
According to Mfon, her father was brutally attacked and set on fire by members of the community for reasons that remains unclear.
Although she did not disclose what he was accused of, she maintained that her father was “innocent and knew nothing about the incident that led to the attack”.
The grieving daughter revealed that after the assault, her father was rushed to the hospital where he battled for his life.
Despite moved from one medical facility to another in a desperate bid to save him, he eventually succumbed to injuries.
In a series of emotional posts on social media, Mfon shared disturbing footage of her father’s final moments, insisting that the world needed to see what was done to him so that justice could be served.
She wrote:
“My father, an innocent man, was set on fire by community youths for what he knew nothing about. We moved him from one hospital to another, spending everything we had, praying he would survive…but no. If this video remains offline, my father may never get justice. That is why I am sharing it today because the world needs to see what was done to him”
Mfon accused the Youths president of Nsie community of being behind the act, alleging that he directed the youths who carried out the attack.
She expressed disappointment that no one in the community reached out while her father was struggling for his life, but suddenly started speaking after news of his death spread.
Her posts also carried repeated pleas to government authorities, civil society groups, activists, and lawyers to intervene in the matter.
She specifically appealed to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to use his office to ensure justice is served.
“No father should suffer this. No child should have to go through this pain. Nsie youths have rendered me parentless, fatherless, motherless, and brotherless. How much pain should one person carry? Please, help me by sharing this video until it reaches the right people”, she pleaded.
The heartbroken lady also tagged social media activist VeryDarkMan, calling him and other human rights defenders to take up her father’s case.
As of press time, the community leaders and law enforcement agencies have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Mfon’s call has since gained reaction online with many Nigerians expressing outrage and demanding that authorities swiftly investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice
-9News Nigeria.
