CITIZENS COMPASS— An akara balls seller has been alleged of mixing human faeces with the content before frying it for sale.
A viral video captured the seller allegedly carrying out the dastardly act in Cross River State.
The woman was said to be selling the akara balls alongside bread on Ani Street along the Ikom–Obudu Road area of the State.
Information accompanying the video said the woman was allegedly caught on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Reports said some concerned citizens confronted the woman at the scene and a video of the atrocity was shared on X formerly known as Twitter.
In the video, the woman was forced to sit on the ground after she was exposed. In the footage, she reportedly admitted to the act after being questioned, sparking shock and outrage in the area.
The incident quickly spread online, triggering widespread reactions from Nigerians who expressed fear, anger, and disbelief over the alleged act. Many users called for urgent investigation and stronger public health monitoring.
A user, @Maxims9j, described the situation as dangerous, saying, “This is deeply disturbing and heartbreaking. If true, it’s a serious public health danger that could expose people to life-threatening infections. It also shows clear failure in food safety monitoring and government oversight. Authorities must investigate urgently, punish those responsible, and tighten inspections to protect the public from such risks.”
A worried commenter, J🅰️H🆑INT🅱️ILLI🅾️NZ (@Jahclintbillio1), said, “Omo I hope I’ve not eaten her Akara before because I visit Ikom time to time”.
Expressing frustration, CoachDEO_ (@CoachDEO_) wrote, “Shey this one too na government? People are just wicked 😠😠”.
Ottah Chinatu (@OttahChinatu) blamed both leadership and citizens, saying, “I don’t know why people are wicked in this country from the lowest people to the highest… if we don’t change our ways we will still be in square 1”
ACE (Anti-APC) (@Big_Ace3) reacted humorously but fearfully: “I think this is a sign for me to stop eating outside. Thank you for this video”.
Janelle (@ojfancyTv) also wrote, “Chai fried shit😂. But how did they not perceive it in the Akara”.
Another user, @Official_Hollas, joked, “If you know you don chop akara before for market gather here a herbal 🌿 cleansers… 😂”.
aiNa (@kolawol_nny) questioned the content of the food, saying, “Wetin dey inside the wrap sef, we no see anything ooo”.
MMY 🦅 (@iam_obanor) reacted with disbelief, “The Akara sweet abi e no sweet 😂😂😂😂”.
Philip Amadeus (@amadeus_ph74156) added, “Some Africans and stupidity. She’s doing all these in the name of attracting customers but they’ll never end up as the richest person”.
♔Bike♔ (@BikeDWeb) said, “This is terrible, me wey like akara like say my life depends on it🤧. How many packs of 💩 I don chop like this 😭😭😭”.
Francis Jonathan (@FrancisJon84168) simply asked, “What kind of wickedness is this for crying out loud?”
Andre_geez (@Andre_geez) wrote, “And na this local govt I from!!! Always told my dad to not settle the family crib there…”
MoCrown👸 (@msmocrown) used the incident to call for stronger regulation, saying, “This is why I don’t blame the high regulation of food vending in developed countries…”
Presh24❤️ (@Presh24rq) concluded, “Eating outside is an extreme sport, I prefer to prepare food in my house”.
Rise & Inspire (@Olajideshoe) reacted, “GOD! Nothing dey safe for this country”.
HIS EXCELLENCY (@Arc_Abdul2) added, “That’s why most times, I find it difficult to eat outside…”
Tolulope kotun (@tolulopekotun) questioned the report, saying, “Is this true or another fake news? 😓”.
Merc(H)unta (@Merch_hunta) wrote, “Wtf… Like why this level of witchcraftcy and wickedness… Make them force her to eat it before punishing her”.
Odogwu Idemmili (@Autoyota1) suggested it may be a setup, saying, “The funny thing about this is that it could be a frame up…”.
Kaizer Sozzey (@ChiduObodo) described it as, “This is actually witchcraft”.
The Enigma (@triceuka) claimed, “Her religious leader manipulated her to do that for spiritual backing.”
—GWG
