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What began as a lighthearted challenge among friends has ended in a devastating tragedy after a young man, identified simply as Gbenga, lost his life while trying to lift four bags of cement at once. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The Fatal Challenge

The incident happened last Saturday when Gbenga and his friends placed a bet, daring each other to carry multiple cement bags. The prize for the winner was their mobile phones.

Each bag reportedly weighed 50kg, making the total load a staggering 200kg — nearly three times the average man’s body weight.

Encouraged by adrenaline and the desire to prove himself, Gbenga attempted the challenge. In a now-viral video, he managed to lift the bags briefly but suddenly collapsed under the overwhelming weight.

Witnesses claimed his spine and nervous system gave way instantly, leaving him unable to move or speak properly.

Desperate Rescue Attempts

His friends, shocked and panicked, tried to revive him by pouring water on his body and pulling him up, but their efforts failed.

Sadly, by Wednesday, Gbenga had passed away from the injuries, plunging his family, friends, and community into grief.

A Lesson on Reckless Dares

The tragic incident has sparked intense conversations on social media, with many Nigerians warning young people about the dangers of reckless dares, peer pressure, and clout-chasing stunts.

Commentators stressed that no fleeting moment of validation or prize is worth endangering one’s health and future.

helinues:
He killed himself due to greediness. I am reserving my RIP

ONUTOPSY:
HIS FRIENDS KILLED HIM.
WHY DID THEY ENCOURAGED HIM TO EMBARK ON A SUICIDE MISSION.

Jamie248:
Good riddance since he's too stupid for the gene pool anyway

Diamond098454:
He killed himself

SmartPolician:
Growing up, I witnessed something like this. The guy boasted he could finish a bottle of gin or so. He was challenged that he couldn't finish it with 5k. Then, 5k was a lot of money.

He starred drinking it, kept drinking and people cheered him on. The moment he finished it, he said he needed to rest. Before long, he started vomitting blood and was rushed to the hospital. Upon getting to the hospital, he died. Afterwards, all the boys who participated in that bet disappeared to avoid police arrest.

MICHEALADEX:
Hannan noooo let us blame Tinubu oooo he should have been there to stop the guy are minister of youth and employment.

Those come head will soon be here