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Man’s Bike Stolen at GTB Iju Road, Lagos State Bank’s Response Questioned

advocate.ng 2024/5/18

An incident at GTB Iju Road, Fagba, Lagos State, has left the Nigerian online community discussing the responsibilities of banks regarding customer security and property protection.

A man experienced a heart-wrenching moment after his bike was stolen from the bank premises, despite following the security’s instructions to park his bike properly.

The incident, captured in a video shared on TikTok, has been widely circulated on social media platforms.

The man, visibly distraught, can be seen narrating his ordeal to bystanders at the entrance of the bank.

The video shows him breaking down in tears as he recounts how his bike was stolen after he had parked it as instructed by the bank’s security personnel.

Upon reporting the theft to the bank, CCTV footage confirmed that the bike had indeed been stolen.

However, the man expressed frustration and disappointment as two weeks passed without any action or resolution from the bank.

His emotional outburst has sparked discussions on the role and responsibility of banks in ensuring the safety of their customers’ property.

The video has garnered significant attention on social media, with many users expressing sympathy for the man’s plight and questioning the bank’s security measures and response to the incident.

Some have called for GTB to take responsibility and compensate the man for his loss, while others have shared similar experiences of theft on bank premises.

The incident highlights the broader issue of security in public spaces and the need for effective measures to protect customers’ property.

It also raises questions about the legal and moral obligations of banks in such situations and the effectiveness of CCTV surveillance in deterring and addressing theft.

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