By Pascal Ibe
Claim
Social media users posted a video and claimed Nigerian kid beat up his father and his father’s best friend in the United States for trying to correct him.
Verdict
This claim is UNPROVEN. There’s no evidence to support the claim that the men in the video are Nigerians.
The incident occurred at the MGM Casino in Las Vegas on 26 August 2024.
Full Text
Social media users posted a video where two elderly men ended up bruised and bloodied after a brawl with an unknown black man.
A Facebook user, MC NewGanew posted the video on September 24 and wrote, “My Neighbour!
Nigerian kid beats up his father and his father’s best friend in the United States simply because they were stressing him and trying to control or correct him..
“This is so shameful and should be condemned.
#viralreels #facebookreelsviral #viralvideoシ #ContentCreator #stagedrama #parenting #spoiltbrag
“No respect at all. So disgusting
Also, FACTWATCH observed that this video was shared in many WhatsApp groups.
Verification
First, key frames from the video were subjected to a Google image reverse search, and results showed that the incident happened at MGM Casino in Las Vegas on 26 August 2024.
According to an online website based in the US, Coco Adocs reported that in a shocking turn of events, chaos erupted at the world-renowned MGM Las Vegas casino as a fight broke out. The altercation, which involved multiple individuals, quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl that left patrons and staff stunned and bewildered.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described a scene of pandemonium as fists flew and voices were raised in anger. Security personnel at the casino were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of people involved in the melee, and it was only with the assistance of local law enforcement that the situation was eventually brought under control.
The blog stated that the cause of the fight remains unclear, with conflicting reports from those present at the scene. Some witnesses claimed that the altercation was sparked by a dispute over a game of poker, while others suggested that it may have been the result of a longstanding feud between rival groups.
Regardless of the trigger, the result was chaotic and disruptive. Tables and chairs were overturned, slot machines were damaged, and innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Patrons who had come to the casino seeking a night of entertainment and relaxation were instead subjected to a terrifying display of violence.
In the aftermath of the brawl, several individuals were arrested and taken into custody by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Charges are expected to be filed in the coming days, as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The management of the MGM casino has issued a statement expressing their regret and dismay over the events that transpired. They have promised to conduct a full review of their security protocols and procedures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Check publications that reported this similar story Here and Here.
GrindFace TV also posted this video with the caption, “A fight broke out in Las Vegas MGM“ in August on X.
No credible news organization reported that those men in the video are Nigerians.
Conclusion
There’s no concrete
evidence that supported this claim.
