Inside Life

7 Alternatives To Cane In A Nigerian Household

If your parents couldn’t find a cane, they probably used these instead.

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Last Updated November 11, 2016

1. Bathroom Slippers

Perfect width and length for slaps too.

2. Wooden Spoons

For easy kitchen beatings.

3. Slides

Fantastic for throwing at the head of your younger siblings.

4. Your fathers belt

When the belt comes out, someone’s dying.

5. Good ol’ fashioned slaps

Some matters can only be settled by hand.

6. The wires at the back of the TV

The koboko of the sitting room.

7. Broom (Igbale)

When your mother/aunty just wants to kill you.

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