A man has reportedly been caught by street residents after allegedly withdrawing ₦1.4 million from his mother’s account while she is currently battling a stroke.
According to the claim circulating online, the man allegedly took the money from his mother’s account and intended to use it for betting.
The incident has sparked outrage online, with social media users condemning the decision to take money belonging to a sick parent for gambling.
Some users also linked the incident to the growing concerns around betting addiction among young Nigerians, while another claimed that the man may have intended to double the money to help with his mother’s medical expenses.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident and the exact purpose of the withdrawn money have not been independently verified.
The development has generated reactions online.
@Ifymaleeq: “This boy deserve better beating oooo. Until we see say his senses don correct”
@DossouSolomon: “See what greediness has course”
@DawnKayyy: “Na e mama money but sense no just deh e big head bet is Ev!l 😂😭”
@IKEAJA_147: “This is wickedness”
@advertorialhub: “Only God can help us. He probably thinks that he has sure odds”
@its_Miguel04: “Some people are not just selfish but heartless.”
@SILENThm1k: “Mk owner finish this guy na 🤦♂️”
@churchillu3a: “Omo this one don fire flew away aviator.. that stuff needs to be banned right away”
@UlfDuke: “See what addiction has done to this young man”
@BliingzNew: “Very foolish and wicked man that’s not how to invest money”
@IroVincentirx: “Hand suppose to touch him”
@LEVERAGERS: “One big resounding slap to reset his medulla”
@isaacman_: “Sweet Jesus”
@FeudalLordTony: “He gave her that stroke. Don’t ask me how”
@nnamdi_nwankwo: “Him mama no make that money clean, Mother earth has a way of paying back stolen or bribe money”
@hill_osewengie: “Oluwa ooh, what do i even have to type💔🥺”
@Foxyblueu: “No man does this to his mother. This is a complete failure of character and financial discipline.”
@Celebritysk_: “Omo gambling has really dealt with our youth so bad”
@olifedinma: “The hussle na for mama. He wanted to double the money to pay the hospital and some other bills. His intentions were pure but his actions was bad”
