Panic broke out at a FCMB bank branch in Lagos after a suspected thief was found hiding in the ceiling, allegedly attempting to tamper with the bank’s systems.
Eyewitnesses say the man entered the bank during business hours and quietly locked himself in the restroom. From there, he reportedly climbed into the ceiling, remaining hidden until after closing time when all staff had left.
By the next morning, bank staff arrived to find a door mysteriously locked from the inside. After forcing it open, they were shocked to discover the intruder, who appeared to be meddling with some of the bank’s systems. Screens on some computers reportedly displayed unusual messages like “restarting, click ok to accept.”
In a now-viral video, the suspect is seen begging for mercy, claiming he acted alone.
Though the bank has yet to issue an official statement, several clips show the man being detained and handled roughly by security officials at the scene.
