“Chop the red ones” — Men forced to eat the chillies as punishment
Two men have gone viral on social media after they were caught stealing a bag of pepper and reportedly forced to eat the hot chillies as punishment.
The incident, captured in a widely shared video, shows the pair seated on the ground beside what appears to be a large sack filled with fresh peppers.
A plate containing several peppers is placed in front of them as they are made to eat the produce.
The footage has attracted significant attention online, with many social media users expressing mixed reactions over the unusual punishment handed to the suspects.
Viral video sparks debate over punishment
Although the exact location and circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, the video suggests the men were accused of stealing the bag of pepper before being subjected to the public punishment.
The clip does not show who ordered the punishment or whether any law enforcement authorities were involved. It is also unclear if the alleged theft was officially reported to the police.
The video has since continued to circulate across multiple social media platforms, drawing thousands of comments from viewers.
Social media users react
The incident has generated widespread debate, with some users arguing that the punishment served as a deterrent against theft, while others questioned the decision to take the law into private hands.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the authorities regarding the incident, and the identities of the men involved have not been confirmed.
The video continues to fuel conversations online about crime, punishment and the dangers of vigilante justice.
Watch the video below…
They stole pepper and were told to start eating it 🫑😭💔 pic.twitter.com/xGWOni0pPi
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) July 18, 2026