Video as Grieving Mum Places Cutlass Inside Late Son's Coffin, People React
- The mother of a young man who was killed in Jos has taken a drastic step following his death
- In a heartbreaking video, the grieving woman placed a sharp cutlass inside his coffin before he was buried
- According to speculations, her gesture was reportedly done to ensure that her son would exact revenge on his killers
A deeply emotional burial scene in Jos drew attention after a grieving mother carried out an unexpected act while saying farewell to her slain son.
The young man’s painful death to a violent attack in Jos left relatives and community members in sorrow.
Source: TikTok
Woman puts cutlass in son's coffin
A video from the funeral revealed the extent of his mother’s heartbreak as she struggled to cope with the reality of her son's demise.
Her countenance in the video showed a mix of extreme pain, disbelief and mourning as family members laid him to rest.
In the clip circulated online by @skushifire on Instagram, the woman was seen placing a sharp cutlass inside the coffin shortly before the burial was completed.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, sparking strong reactions from viewers who watched the emotional scene.
Many observers spoke about the symbolic nature of the act, which stood out as one of the most talked-about moments from the funeral.
Source: Instagram
Reactions as mum buries son with cutlass
Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the video.
King___uthman said:
"This isn't nollywood, I'm sorry but a dead person can do anything, a dead person can't help himself, it's just left for us to wake up,its high time we go for protest cos the killings is just too much, Muslims and Christians it's high time we come together and stop acting like poppet's fighting each other while the real enemies are out there in the bush, enough is enough we have lost Soo much, isn't that enough?it's either tinubu do something about this insecurity issue or he should resign."
Nafisat_omobolaji said:
"It’s sad she lost her son but given him cutlass is really bad and there’s consequences. Firstly the boy soul will not rest. Secondly if the people who kill him do back to sender he’s coming back to kill the people he knows which might include her mother."
King_muma reacted:
"Very deadly thing she just did."
Slyl_ove said:
"If anything no work for this country God abeg make this work for us."
Switz_negro said:
"Someone said nothing will happen, I just dey laugh the pesin no get sense. You go think say na play play first."
Adedayoakinto added:
"I trust her judgement wholeheartedly, backing her 100%, no matter the outcome. It's her choice, her approach, and her conviction."
Children cry at mum's burial
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a TikTok video captured the heartwrenching moment a little boy and his siblings broke down in tears while holding a picture of their recently deceased mother.
The last born particularly cried inconsolably as they held her frame, evoking viewers' sympathy and support.
Source: Legit.ng
