A Nigerian man is facing intense online criticism after he allegedly withdrew ₦1.4 million from his mother's bank account to fund betting activities while she was reportedly battling a stroke. The incident, which surfaced in a viral video, has reignited conversations about gambling addiction in Nigeria.
Viral Video Shows Man Admitting to Withdrawals
The video, shared on social media, shows the man being questioned by residents. In the exchange, he admitted to making several withdrawals from his mother's account on the same day—September 13—before transferring the funds into his own account. He listed the amounts, saying: "On the 13th of September, I withdrew 100,000 Naira from my mummy's account and put it into my Bet King account. On the 13th of September, I withdrew another 200,000 Naira from my mummy's account and put it into my Bet King account. On the 13th of September, I withdrew 300,000 Naira and put it into my basking account. On the 13th of September, I withdrew another 200,000 Naira and put it into my Bet King account."
The interviewer, surprised that all withdrawals occurred on the same day, asked: "Why is everything here on the 13th of September? Everything is on the 13th of September. Same day?" The man replied, "Yes, sir. Same day. 13th of September."
Further Withdrawals and Total Amount
The man continued to admit to additional withdrawals, stating: "On the 13th of September I will remove another 70,000. To my mummy's account and use it to play betting. In my Bet King account." He added, "On the 13th of September I will remove another 30,000 from my mummy's account. And use it to play betting in my import account." When asked to calculate the total amount, he said: "The total of everything I removed is 1.4 million."
The interviewer condemned the act, saying: "So the Bet King people should be hearing what they are causing. So for them to know what they are causing with this gamble you young boys are playing." The interviewer also pointed out that the man's mother was still ill, asking, "And your mother is on sick bed?" The man responded, "Yes, my mother is on sick bed, she has stroke."
Social Media Reactions and Unverified Claims
The video has generated massive reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing anger over the alleged incident. Some blamed gambling addiction and called for stronger awareness around responsible betting, while others speculated that the man may have hoped to multiply the money to support his mother's treatment. However, that claim has not been independently verified, and the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
