A Nigerian jeweller, Clinton K, has been left devastated after thieves carted away jewellery worth over ₦500 million from his store in Lagos.
In a video shared via his X account, @SAGE___XO, Clinton broke down in tears as he narrated how his outlet, Queen Gold Lagos, located at Atlantic Centre, Chevron, was broken into.
According to him, the thieves gained access through a hidden glass window he was unaware of, bypassing the roller shutter he had installed at the front door.
“My shop Queen Gold Lagos located at @ATLANTICCENTRE1 Chevron was broken into and jewelries worth over 500 million naira was stolen. Everything I have ever worked for stolen. Help me,” he captioned the video.
The heartbreaking clip has since sparked mixed reactions online. While some sympathised with his plight, others criticised him for failing to take adequate security measures despite the scale of his business.
One user, @Ifeymidayo, wrote: “Once your business gets to this level, abeg, get insurance for God’s sake! We’re always hearing stories of people not employing or seeking expert opinion. How do you own a shop with 500 million naira worth of jewelry and no insurance? Fire, theft, or even flooding can wipe you out in one day. In Nigeria, where anything can happen, you can’t afford to play with your investment.”
Another, @THE_CRAFT3R, added:“No CCTV camera, no insurance, fake tears, something just don’t sit right.”
Watch the video below …