A young Nigerian woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from her employer and flaunting it on social media to impress her followers.
The incident, which has since gone viral, was first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @dammiedammie35, who posted a video capturing the series of events.
In the clip, the suspect is seen boasting online with large sums of cash, showing off to her friends and followers. However, her display of sudden wealth quickly backfired, as she was later tracked down, arrested, and taken into custody by the police.
The footage also shows the moment security operatives paraded her, leaving her visibly distressed as she pleaded for mercy.
As the video spread across social media platforms, it generated widespread reactions from Nigerians, with many criticizing both her actions and the conduct of the police.
Some users condemned the young woman for committing theft and foolishly publicizing it online, while others raised concerns about how the police handled her detention.
One user, @TowFunFun, wrote:
“Locking her up with men is not a good idea. Why are policemen always unprofessional? @Princemoye1 I think NPF is just not trying to improve in any aspect. Why lock a female with males (even though she looks like a male)?”
Another commenter, @THE_CRAFT3R, mocked her actions, saying:
“Why she dey beg like housefly wey raid meet? Didn’t she know the consequences of her actions before she went ahead to commit? Na you thief, na you still expose yourself on social media. Mscheeew.”
The incident has since sparked debate on Nigerian social media about the dangers of internet clout-chasing, poor decision-making among youths, and the need for law enforcement to adhere to professional standards in handling suspects.
Meanwhile, police authorities have yet to officially release a statement on the case.
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