A viral video showing Nigerian youths under the influence of suspected "zombie drugs" has triggered widespread concern on social media. The footage speculated to involve crystal meth, highlights issues of drug abuse among Nigeria’s youth and raises alarms about the increasing use of dangerous substances.
A disturbing video of Nigerian youths under the influence of a substance widely speculated to be "zombie drugs" has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions on social media. The video shows a group of young people exhibiting erratic behavior, with many online speculating that the substance involved could be crystal meth, known locally as "Colos." The shocking footage has triggered a wave of concern and criticism across various platforms.
Twitter users expressed their alarm, questioning how people who struggle financially manage to afford such drugs. Others identified one of the individuals in the video, implying that the substance had a visible and dangerous impact on their behavior. Some described the chaotic scenes in Lagos, likening the environment to a nightmare for the average commuter, with the presence of drug addicts contributing to the overall disorder.
Reactions also included humor and disbelief, with some users making light of the situation by referring to the substance as "Colos," while others lamented the potential long-term effects, predicting that someone might one day wake up desiring the "zombie life."
The video has reignited discussions about drug abuse in Nigeria, particularly among the youth, and the alarming spread of dangerous substances like crystal meth. As the conversation continues, the need for urgent intervention to address this growing crisis is more evident than ever.