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.
