A viral video which emerged recently on social media has stirred mixed reactions online after capturing the moment mourners exerting discipline a deceased relative’s corpse.
The incident happened in an African country as part of the funeral rites.
Viral Video Of Mourners Flogging Relative’s Corpse During Funeral With Cane
They could be seen taking turns with a cane to flog the corpse which was inside an open coffin.
It was gathered that it is a common occurrence if the deceased committed suicide and the act of caning the body is usually done to ward off the spirit of suicide in the community.
In the clip, the mourners were moments away from lowering the casket into the grave when they paused and decided to all flog the corpse.
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BY IYABO AINA
Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria