Mystery of the Living Dead: Nigerian Bank Accused After 'Dead' Customer Returns to Discover N150 Million Gone

 

A Nigerian man based overseas has returned home to a shocking revelation — his bank account, holding over N150 million, has been completely wiped clean. The victim, whose identity is yet to be disclosed for privacy reasons, discovered the transaction irregularities upon visiting his United Bank for Africa (UBA) account in Nigeria. According to human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu, this isn't just a case of unauthorized transactions; it's a meticulously orchestrated fraud involving the falsification of death records.

Gwamnishu took to Instagram to share a video and details of the incident that has since sent ripples across social media platforms. In his post, he revealed that a death certificate was allegedly forged and presented to the bank, falsely declaring the account holder deceased. Following this, individuals posing as legal beneficiaries approached the High Court, where they reportedly obtained probate and a court order granting them access to the funds.

Shockingly, the victim, who is very much alive, has confirmed he has no knowledge of the individuals who received the money. “They obtained a death certificate of a living being and went to probate at the High Court to obtain a court order,” Gwamnishu stated, highlighting the depth of deceit involved.

The revelation has raised serious concerns about internal processes within UBA. Questions are being asked about how such a high-stakes withdrawal was authorized without proper verification. More disturbing is the indication that bank officials may have been complicit or negligent in the scheme. Gwamnishu reported that names were mentioned by UBA staff during his investigation, yet none of them are familiar to the victim.

This incident underscores a larger issue of bank security and the legal frameworks surrounding estate claims in Nigeria. If such a sophisticated manipulation can occur within a top-tier bank, ordinary customers may begin to question the safety of their savings.

UBA has reportedly responded, assuring that they are investigating the situation and committed to resolving the matter. However, public trust is already on edge. Activists are now calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to intervene and ensure accountability. “The bank will be held liable. They know what happened,” Gwamnishu said firmly, urging Nigerians to tag @centralbankng and @ubagroup to draw attention to the matter.

As the story unfolds, there is increasing demand for clarity and justice. For now, one man is left devastated, trying to recover what was once the financial foundation of his life, while the public watches closely to see if accountability will prevail over silence.

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