A businessman has shared CCTV footage of individuals he alleges stole solar products worth over ₦100 million from his shop in Owerri.
The incident has triggered concern online, with many calling for a thorough investigation and the swift arrest of the suspects.
A businessman has taken to social media to share CCTV footage showing individuals he alleges broke into his shop in Owerri, Imo State, and made away with solar products worth more than ₦100 million.
According to the shop owner, the incident involved the theft of a large quantity of solar equipment, resulting in losses estimated at over ₦100 million. The CCTV footage, which has since circulated online, reportedly captured the suspects during the operation.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy for the business owner while calling on security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible. Others questioned the level of security around the premises and suggested additional measures such as alarm systems and motion sensors to help prevent similar incidents.
Reactions
@jamesluizy001: “Am sure the owner of this shop pays for security, omo I’ll first arrest the security agencies that I pay monthly to secure my shop.”
@trinitrez: “Aside CCTV, why didn’t they install some sort of security alarm system?”
@agfnate: “Always add ‘MOTION SENSOR’ to your CCTV, it triggers an alarm!!!!”
@Adholagiant: “What’s wrong with Nigeria???? So heartbreaking 💔 that we live in a country where your property is not secured.”
@Johnson97073341: “They must be well prepared before making such moves. Watching it alone shows how brave they were during the operation. Track them down, unacceptable.”
@acttive99x: “Hope the CCTV footage helps.”
@tosin_olarewaju: “Shops in environments ought to have active securities in the neighborhood, this wouldn’t have happened tho.”
@Morrisjoe11x: “For them to move panels worth 100m, na high squad lap that shop oh.”
@UchechiClinton: “Since 17th of March keh👀 Hope say dey don catch the thief.”
@Mars2Lite: “Someone is always out there trying to tear down your hard work. I don’t know why people choose to be like that.”
@Dreambig055: “The thief needs to be apprehended.”
@kingsarz: “They will definitely catch him, what a wicked world 💔.”
@lanreydey4u: “Shaking my head. If true, that’s a devastating loss. People work for years to build a business, only for criminals to try to destroy it overnight. 💔”
@sasanz27: “Omo na big gbese be this.”
@AMdoozy: “If them catch am now he go say na devil..”
@ade_397: “I hope they arrest these guys… awon ota aje.”
