That man is an absolute idiot.
Warthogs are vicious animals that don't take shyt. They may be prey animals to Lions, Leopards, Hyena, Crocs and even Humans. However, it's because that they are preyed upon by those aforementioned animals that makes them dangerous. Just like wild boars (There's a reason that many European and Asian cultures that encountered boars, respected them and sometimes made boars their totem).
Some Senegambian families made the Warthog their totem as they symbolize courage and leadership in
Serer mythology.
Faye family - Wikipedia