This is a sad video of Chinese men beating a Nigerian man who appears to be Igbo. Imagine the treatment given to a Nigerian simply because he is not from China.
No matter the offense, the police should handle the situation and not beaten like an animal.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=656136591185508
Origin of the Video
A fact-check by Ripples Nigeria traced the video back to 2021, identifying it as having been filmed at a Chinese-operated mining site in Sierra Leone.
The Chinese man involved was an employee of China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG), and the African workers were Sierra Leoneans. The incident led to public outrage, and the Chinese manager was reportedly dismissed by his company.
Similar Incidents in Africa
While this particular video is not from Nigeria, there have been other reports of Chinese nationals allegedly mistreating African workers in various African countries.
For instance, in December 2024, a Chinese national in Lagos reportedly ordered a Nigerian soldier to assault two workers who had attempted to use the back cabin of his Toyota Hilux after work hours. The workers were allegedly beaten with a gun and sustained injuries.
These incidents have sparked debates about labor practices and racial discrimination in Chinese-run businesses across Africa.​
Conclusion
The viral video you mentioned is not from Nigeria, and the individuals involved were not Nigerian.
However, similar incidents of alleged mistreatment of African workers by Chinese nationals have occurred in other African countries, including Nigeria. Such events have raised concerns about labor rights and the treatment of African workers in Chinese-operated enterprises.
