Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, but nothing prepares an entrepreneur for betrayal from within. A Nigerian business owner, known as @0xYinka on X, recently took to social media to share his shocking experience after a newly hired staff member disappeared with company valuables. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The culprit? An accountant who had only been employed for a month! According to @0xYinka, the rogue employee, identified as Aderibigbe Eniola Samson, didn’t just vanish—he made sure to cover his tracks. Before disappearing, he blocked all contacts and executed a well-calculated theft.
“In the hospitality business, there is nothing you can do to 100% curb theft… These thieves are smart af,” the frustrated entrepreneur lamented.
The audacity of the crime was staggering. The thief stole petty cash worth ₦150,000 from the company’s drawer, borrowed an additional ₦50,000 from unsuspecting colleagues, and even retrieved his guarantor’s form from the safe—likely to erase any traceable record.
To make matters worse, he strategically unplugged the store’s CCTV cameras before making his escape. However, the drama didn’t end there. When confronted online, the suspect shockingly admitted via email that he had indeed taken the cash but claimed the laptop was taken “by mistake.”
Stories like this highlight the risks business owners face in hiring and trusting new employees. So, how can businesses better protect themselves from such deceitful acts? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
