Man Nabbed Hiding in Ceiling After Failed Bank Robbery Attempt
A suspected robber was caught hiding inside the ceiling of a First City Monument Bank (FCMB) branch after an attempted overnight robbery in Lagos.
The young man is believed to have entered the banking hall during working hours, then concealed himself in the restroom until after closing. He reportedly climbed into the ceiling after the staff left, intending to carry out the operation under cover of night.
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The plot fell apart early the next morning when staff resumed and noticed the entrance was locked from the inside. Sensing something unusual, they forced their way in and heard noises coming from above.
Security officers soon discovered the suspect inside the ceiling. He was dragged out and restrained with a rope, as shown here.
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The man was said to have been attempting to interfere with the bank’s systems before he was caught. As of the time of this report, FCMB has yet to issue an official comment on the incident.
