A 44-year-old Nigerian man has been declared wanted for stealing a car on Thursday, just a day after being employed by the company.

This was confirmed in a post making waves on a popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.

In the post, the name and other sensitive information of the individual were made public, along with details of the incident, which reportedly occurred a few days ago.

The post read:

“Please be advised that Ekechukwu Sunday Prince, a 44-year-old male with the last known address of No. 14 Johnson Street, Ado, Lekki, Ajah, Lagos, has stolen the company @C24mobilegadgets vehicle: a black 2016 Honda CRV with license plate number LSD 75 GK, engine number K24W92204236, and chassis number 2HKRM3H72GH541353. He started working on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and absconded with the vehicle on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He also disabled the car’s tracking system after fleeing. The vehicle was last seen on November 14, 2024, at a mechanic shop.”

It was noted that the car, which initially had a tracking device, has not been located since the individual disabled it.

Following the post’s publication, concerned individuals took to the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

@OsinachiNuel: “While searching for him, I hope his guarantors have been verified by the employer along with the family details he provided during the application process. Please, when hiring drivers, ensure you conduct thorough Background checks. This must not be overlooked.”

@Sen_Adedotun: “And this man will be blaming the government for his problem. Like I said I’m one of my posts yesterday, most people are more corrupt than the politicians if they get the chance.”

@gurl_lambo: “Why is a 44 year old man stealing? What could have possibly gone wrong?’

@TopFolly11213: “I will suggest when fixing tracking device don’t put it close to the dashboard, gear shift, place in unusual unsuspecting place. Also, put two or more tracker in different position for vehicles with employed drivers.”

@Strnth_Of_David: “Now on the flipside, without behaving like the Nigerian police…what if this man was robbed, killed because he struggled with the criminals…again, how possibly is it for him to scamper just a day after employment. There may be more to this event ….make una no rush things.”

@Toniimax10: “Always put two tracking device one where the thief will see it the other one should be hidden. Nothing sweet thief pass assurance say them no fit catch am.”

@Szarinze: “Nice one for those pple that have good and trusted people that drives them ,but doesn’t want to pay them well.”

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