A man was allegedly caught at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan after he stole a phone and multiple ATM cards belonging to doctors. According to reports, patients and doctors had been complaining about missing items for some time.
Incident Details
The suspect was apprehended when he attempted to steal a phone. Upon searching him, authorities found doctors' ATM cards that had been reported stolen a week earlier. A witness who shared a video on X recounted the events: 'This thief was caught at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, just a few minutes ago. I had been waiting in front of the oral surgery clinic when he walked past me and went inside. A few minutes later, shouts of "Ole!" came from within. I got up to see what was happening, and it turned out to be the same man who had just walked by me.'
Recovery of Stolen Items
The phone he stole was recovered from him on the spot. The doctors began recounting how they had been losing items for some time, ranging from phones and laptops to ATM cards and even motorcycles. When they searched his pockets, they found ATM cards belonging to doctors that had been reported missing over the preceding weeks. It wasn't his first time.'
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at the hospital, and authorities are expected to investigate further.
