In a scene that has sparked outrage and shock online, a video has emerged showing a young Nigerian boy forced to resort to eating grass due to lack of food.
The troubling video has shone a spotlight on the dire situation unfolding in the country.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the young boy, unkempt and visibly distressed, bowing down to the ground to uproot and consume handfuls of grass.
The caption accompanying the video reads,
“He was eating grass 😭😩omggg i cant believe 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔
this is so sad 😩dont post things like this buh i had to,”
Showing the emotions the situation had evoked.
The boy’s reaction to being filmed, as he quickly flees the scene upon realizing someone is recording him, shows the sense of desperation he must have felt in that moment.
The heartbreaking video has elicited an outpour of responses on social media, with users expressing outrage, and a call for immediate action.
Many have emphasized the need for increased aid, and government intervention, clamouring for the need that no child should be forced to resort to such extreme measures to sustain themselves
As the video continues to circulate online, it has undeniably garnered the attention of netizens and viewers alike, leading to an outpour of mixed reactions.
See the video below: