People Making Fake TVs Are More Dangerous Than Bandits And Terrorist - SAsekome

A video showing a man adding an LG label to a television carton and reselling it as an original product sparked renewed concern about fake electronics in Nigeria. The discussion centered on consumer fraud and weak regulation, but reactions quickly became extreme.

One insensitive comment stated “These guys are more dangerous than bandits and terrorists.” The remark exaggerated the crime by equating economic fraud with violent extremism, minimizing the real harm caused by banditry and terrorism while sensationalizing the issue of counterfeiting. Instead of focusing on accountability, consumer protection, and enforcement, the comment escalated the narrative through hyperbole, distorting the severity of different forms of crime