A man’s post advising people to contact the police if someone accidentally dies in their apartment sparked mixed reactions online. His message emphasized responsibility and the importance of following the law instead of panicking or fleeing.
However, one response took a very different tone: “Una no serious oo, me I go don reach Cotonu.”
The comment, implying immediate flight to a neighboring country, was widely criticized for trivializing a serious legal and moral issue. Critics argued that such reactions encourage evasion of justice and worsen public distrust in law enforcement.
Supporters of the comment claimed it reflects fear of police harassment or wrongful detention, rather than actual criminal intent. Still, many observers noted that joking about fleeing undermines accountability and reinforces a culture where avoiding the law is normalized instead of confronting difficult situations responsibly.
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