Popular Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu has shed light on a troubling financial scandal involving a Nigerian returnee whose ₦150 million mysteriously vanished from his United Bank for Africa (UBA) account. The case has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of bank security protocols.
According to Gwamnishu, who is actively championing the victim’s cause, UBA has finally responded to the viral incident, pledging to investigate and resolve the matter.
The incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced showing the affected individual who recently returned to Nigeria recounting how his account was allegedly emptied in 2023. To his shock, he was informed by UBA officials that the funds were disbursed following claims that he was deceased.
Contrary to the bank’s assertion, the man is alive and has returned to the country to seek justice and reclaim his life savings.
In a series of updates posted on Instagram, Gwamnishu revealed that a fraudulent death certificate had been issued in the man’s name. This forged document, along with a court probate order, was allegedly used to authorize the release of the funds to unidentified individuals. The victim maintains that he has no knowledge of the names presented to him as recipients.
Despite his efforts to get answers, the man said he was repeatedly sent from one UBA branch to another, with no resolution in sight. Gwamnishu condemned the bank’s handling of the situation, urging Nigerians to hold UBA accountable and tag both the bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria on social media to demand justice.
“It will interest you to know that before the money was awarded to unknown recipients, they obtained a death certificate of a living being and went to probate at the high court to obtain a court order,” Gwamnishu wrote. “UBA bank reached out and assured they are on the matter. But we demand transparency, accountability, and restitution.”
The case has ignited public debate about the integrity of banking procedures, especially concerning probate and estate claims. Many have called for stronger regulatory oversight and stiffer penalties for institutions found complicit in fraudulent activities.
As investigations unfold, Nigerians are watching closely to see if UBA will not only resolve the case but also implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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