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Only in Naija! A man who stole a generator worth ₦1 million from a popular gym-restaurant in Agu Awka got the shock of his life when he was arrested mid-meal—after returning to the same spot days later to eat and chill. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to viral posts shared by @mr_cjayerus on X (formerly Twitter), the man initially visited the establishment—Candles Gym & Restaurant—pretending to be interested in a fitness membership.

But what he was really working on? A perfect crime.
🕵🏽‍♂️ The Heist: “Came, Scouted, Stole”

The suspect allegedly came in early in the morning, looked around under the guise of gym inquiries, and left without suspicion. Hours later, he returned with accomplices and a Keke (commercial tricycle), and together, they lifted the generator and vanished.

What he didn’t know was that the gym had full CCTV coverage, and his face was clearly captured while executing the operation.
🍲 The Blunder: “Came Back to Enjoy Life”

Days later, with boldness only seen in Nollywood scripts, the same man returned to the restaurant, sat down comfortably, and ordered a meal—unaware that his face was already circulating.

As he chewed away in peace, police arrived, surrounded him, and arrested him on the spot, while stunned staff and diners looked on.
👀 Reactions from Social Media

Nigerians didn’t hold back on X, as the story went viral:

@Goldenfog327823: “How big was the gen that 1 man was able to carry it off with Keke? ₦1milla gen what!?”

@Glasshouse9535: “No be everybody you go steal from go scot-free.”

@enyola: “He came to check if they bought a new generator for him… the old one is making too much noise.”

@ObumNwaAwka: “It’s called Remote ogwu. With the person’s picture and small instruments, it’s easy to remote him.”

@ola_petr: “They should at least allow him to pay first for what he ordered before arresting him.”

🧠 Moral of the Story?

“You can steal a gen, but you can’t steal peace of mind—especially not when you go back to enjoy suya where you committed the crime.”

https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/06/24/man-who-stole-%e2%82%a61m-generator-nabbed-after-returning-to-same-restaurant-to-eat/

alphonsojaybaz:
Only in Naija! A man who stole a generator worth ₦1 million from a popular gym-restaurant in Agu Awka got the shock of his life when he was arrested mid-meal—after returning to the same spot days later to eat and chill. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to viral posts shared by @mr_cjayerus on X (formerly Twitter), the man initially visited the establishment—Candles Gym & Restaurant—pretending to be interested in a fitness membership.

But what he was really working on? A perfect crime.
🕵🏽‍♂️ The Heist: “Came, Scouted, Stole”

The suspect allegedly came in early in the morning, looked around under the guise of gym inquiries, and left without suspicion. Hours later, he returned with accomplices and a Keke (commercial tricycle), and together, they lifted the generator and vanished.

What he didn’t know was that the gym had full CCTV coverage, and his face was clearly captured while executing the operation.
🍲 The Blunder: “Came Back to Enjoy Life”

Days later, with boldness only seen in Nollywood scripts, the same man returned to the restaurant, sat down comfortably, and ordered a meal—unaware that his face was already circulating.

As he chewed away in peace, police arrived, surrounded him, and arrested him on the spot, while stunned staff and diners looked on.
👀 Reactions from Social Media

Nigerians didn’t hold back on X, as the story went viral:

@Goldenfog327823: “How big was the gen that 1 man was able to carry it off with Keke? ₦1milla gen what!?”

@Glasshouse9535: “No be everybody you go steal from go scot-free.”

@enyola: “He came to check if they bought a new generator for him… the old one is making too much noise.”

@ObumNwaAwka: “It’s called Remote ogwu. With the person’s picture and small instruments, it’s easy to remote him.”

@ola_petr: “They should at least allow him to pay first for what he ordered before arresting him.”

🧠 Moral of the Story?

“You can steal a gen, but you can’t steal peace of mind—especially not when you go back to enjoy suya where you committed the crime.”

https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/06/24/man-who-stole-%e2%82%a61m-generator-nabbed-after-returning-to-same-restaurant-to-eat/

mayb him next plan was to come & remove the deep freezer 😱but lo & behold , his devil failed him😂😂😂😂

onome25:
mayb him next plan was to come & remove the deep freezer 😱but lo & behold , his devil failed him😂😂😂😂

I think his next plan was to come and carry the generator house 😂😂

Dat guy go get sapele blood in him, see mind o!!! Him go pay double

Nigerian dumbest criminal. Thank God he was apprehended for good.

When Ur time is up in crime even Tinubus class mates can't help you, if you know you know

Good for, very bad from him, Nigeria is gone for good

He who the gods want to destroy, they make mad. This man situation is a village people curse.

No matter how smart you think you are, when God wan catch u.. na stupid thing u go do.

And na fine broda o!

Why not learn a trade rather than stealing people's properties

The guy will be like "and my mind told me not to come oooo".


Alot of things go don full his head immediately he saw police.
All day for thief, one day for the owner

Do the crime
Do the time.

No sense at all.
Shallow brain end up in the gutters

The jazz work wele nii. Omo fear the owner of that restaurant. If I know that restaurant I will step my foot there for the fear of the unknown

What audacity!!! E don broke,,come wan survey again..See mind

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

He come spend him cashout for dere


The remaining character...

omo people get mind o, you not only stole their gen, you come chop their food join.....what audacity

He want to check if there's other thing he can steal.................

Some news I read ehnn just make me laugh.

This one Dem supposed beat am for inside cell even give am black eyes sef if he explain how him take enter prison.

Honestly they should have allowed him to pay for the meal. And thereafter give a shout out that he has won a befitting customer prize where he will be given out to the police

His cup is full

Criminals have a very weird way of thinking and acting at times

Good riddance to nonsense people. He still had the effontry to show up at the same spot, I guess he's mentally unstable.

He returned to give back his proceeds of generator sale to the restaurant

Why arrest him for his good deeds over what he did in the past?

Others like him will be skeptical of giving back to the society

Lucky him though

Don't allowed him to come out from jail, stupid man.

Lol this got me out of bed by force 😂😂😂


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alphonsojaybaz:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/06/24/man-who-stole-%e2%82%a61m-generator-nabbed-after-returning-to-same-restaurant-to-eat/

😂😂😂😂this is what we call Eedi in Yoruba language……the werey is under a spell, i salute his courage😂😂😂

It can only happen in Akwa....lol. Anyway, good luck to him.

He was not aware of CCTV that is why. Some don't even know what it is.

That level or audacity.
The guy get mind walai

I'm sure he went back there to check is there's something else for him to pick with ease.

I have to give it to the people around when he came to eat. For them to maintain peace till the police came, they did well. If not baba for suspect and take off sharp sharp

See there are some people that just enjoy eating PRISON FOOD and wearing prison clothes. It is their destiny. Even if you give him 10 million pounds, he will still do something that will lead him to his destiny, PRISON

You can’t have your cake and still eat it

Dude ate his cake and still wanted it

Make dem allow am dance legwork like that guy that stole wire