₦airaland Forum

richiemcgold:
Sacking them is not enough. They should be prosecuted and jailed.

SmartPolician:
I've classified 99% of Nigerians into three categories - hypocritical, criminal or opportunistic.

Even those who you think haven't stolen before seem so because they haven't been tested yet!

richiemcgold:
Sacking them is not enough. They should be prosecuted and jailed.

kayyyy44:
They should be jailed because of 20k?
Nawa for u

TheMensch:
Prosecuted and jailed for N20k. What then should they do to Malami and Yahaya Bello that stole billions?

SmartPolician:
I've classified 99% of Nigerians into three categories - hypocritical, criminal or opportunistic.

Even those who you think haven't stolen before seem so because they haven't been tested yet!

Jayhome24:
CCTV is the way, camera can never lie just 20k turned these foolish men jobless so shameful.

Sonofgod1990:
Fake story and fake news

higgs:
So which category do you fall into?

nairalanda1:
Exactly. But as most of your responders have shown, Nigerians seem to think that it is okay to excuse thievery.

When it is small thieves, Nigerians look at it from the marxian angle of suffering proletariat vs bourgeouis element. And they side with the protelariat. Therefore stealing is 'allowed' .They will even excuse it on the fact that 'they are poor and suffering'

When it is the big politican...lol. Nigerians have a new defence. Na our tribesman, why are you attacking our tribe or religion? Are they the only persons?

Whoever is stealing, Nigerians have a ready excuse for that person.

SamuraiXXX:
In law there is a maxim that the punishment should fit the crime.

You can't just throw people in prison over petty financial malfeasance

SpaceX:
ATM dispenses money before giving you your card, it's a fake story that never happened

nairalanda1:
That's why you should contact your senator to pass the appropriate laws about that ...eg community service for petty theft.

SamuraiXXX:
I'm not the one who should contact the senator to pass a new law on this matter, you are the one who needs to do it because you're the one who still thinks they need an additional punishment after getting the sack for stealing 20K.

alphonsojidebab:
Source


Two security personnel attached to a commercial bank have reportedly been dismissed after allegedly sharing ₦20,000 that was mistakenly dispensed by an Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

The incident, which gained attention on X (formerly Twitter), has triggered widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians debating workplace integrity, accountability, and the consequences of poor judgment. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to details shared by a user on the social media platform, a bank customer had visited the ATM gallery during the weekend to withdraw cash.

After initiating a transaction, the machine reportedly delayed releasing the money. Assuming the withdrawal had failed, the customer removed his debit card and left the premises.

However, shortly after the customer departed, the ATM dispensed the requested ₦20,000.

It was alleged that two security guards on duty at the location noticed the unattended cash, took possession of it, and later shared the money between themselves instead of reporting the incident to bank officials.

Sources claimed that the issue came to light after the affected customer later discovered that his bank account had been debited despite not receiving the cash.

Following a review of the ATM footage, the guards were reportedly identified and subsequently relieved of their duties by the bank management.

While the bank involved has not officially commented on the development, the story has continued to generate mixed reactions, with some Nigerians condemning the guards’ actions while others questioned whether dismissal was too severe considering the amount involved.

The development has sparked conversations about ethics in the workplace, particularly for employees in sensitive positions that require a high level of trust.

Some commentators argued that honesty should not be determined by the amount involved, while others expressed sympathy, citing economic hardship and low wages often associated with private security jobs.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/20/bank-security-guards-lose-jobs-20000-atm-cash-nigeria/

TheMensch:
Prosecuted and jailed for N20k. What then should they do to Malami and Yahaya Bello that stole billions?

Berankis:
Is it security guards alone? All their executives and bosses are also thieves. My GTbank account is still in negative of close to 300k today because GTbank was debiting my account even while money wasn't there and they were just waiting for the right time. After I paid in a 100k, it was taken and I logged in to see -296k still pending.
I called their customer care, they gave silly excuses of transactions I never initiated, no records of it in the transaction history, no email notification, no SMS notifications, no PIN request or any notice and these multiple transactions 3-4 went on without my knowledge. I went to the branch close to my house up to 5times without clear explanation, I escalated it verbally to the senior staff behind cashier but surprisingly he refused to check my account for clarifications! They all knew what was going on and they did this to many of their customers. The lady customer care from head office stopped picking my calls.
I wish GTbank luck going forward and I forgo my 100k they stole but the -296k will be there forever! I have never borrowed money from them in my life.
I escalated it to CBN via complaint email but still no resolution. I got tired and left it. This was my first GTbank and Bank Account opened around 2002/2003 in my undergraduate days and dey made me to forgo that account just like that...

SmartPolician:
I've classified 99% of Nigerians into three categories - hypocritical, criminal or opportunistic.

Even those who you think haven't stolen before seem so because they haven't been tested yet!