Caught in the Ceiling: Man Allegedly Hacks FCMB Systems Overnight
A shocking and bizarre incident has rocked the Nigerian banking scene as a young man was caught hiding inside the ceiling of an FCMB branch, allegedly after hacking into the bank’s systems. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
💻 A Break-In Like No Other
According to eyewitness reports and a now-viral video circulating online, the suspect walked into the FCMB branch during working hours, entered the restroom, and secretly climbed into the ceiling of the building.
Once the staff left for the day, the man allegedly climbed down from his hideout and gained access to the bank’s internal systems, sparking speculation that this was a planned cyber intrusion.
🚪 Suspicion Unfolds
On returning the next morning, bank employees noticed something odd—the front door was locked from the inside. This unusual detail raised alarms, prompting them to forcefully break into the premises.
Their confusion quickly turned into shock when they heard movement coming from above. After a search, they located the young man hiding in the ceiling cavity, believed to have spent the night tampering with sensitive equipment.
📹 Viral Footage and Public Outrage
In the now-viral video, security personnel are seen demanding the suspect to come down, before physically restraining him with rope. The young man appeared visibly frightened and disoriented as the operatives questioned him.
🗣️ Reactions from Social Media
The footage has sparked mixed reactions online:
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@citywatch_ng: “This is some movie-level cybercrime! Nigeria must beef up bank security ASAP.”
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@bankingalert: “So easy to just climb into a ceiling and hack? This needs a full investigation.”
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@official_coded: “He didn’t come to steal cash, he came for data. That’s even scarier.”
👮 Investigation Ongoing
As of now, officials have yet to release the suspect’s name or confirm the full extent of the breach. Authorities say investigations are underway to determine what data, if any, was accessed or compromised.
🛡️ Cybercrime in Nigeria: A Growing Concern
With the rise in digital banking, experts warn that Nigerian banks may become increasingly vulnerable to tech-savvy intruders unless modern surveillance and cybersecurity protocols are upgraded.
📌 Final Note
While the full details are still unfolding, one thing is clear: this incident highlights a critical security loophole and serves as a reminder of the lengths some individuals are willing to go in today’s digital age.