A Nigerian gold vendor has provided a new twist in the case involving her employee, Lucy, who allegedly stole jewelry valued at ₦100 million from her store.
According to a new update shared via the vendor’s verified page on X (formerly Twitter), Lucy has now claimed that she was abducted and forced to commit the theft.
The initial revelation came after an emotional video of the vendor crying over the massive loss went viral, sparking widespread outrage and sympathy. The video drew the attention of social media users, celebrities, and activists who helped amplify the search for Lucy.
However, hours after the public call for help, the vendor returned to social media with a surprising update: Lucy had reportedly made contact and claimed she was kidnapped by unidentified individuals who allegedly coerced her into stealing the jewelry.
In her post, the vendor wrote:
“Lucy just called. She said she was kidnapped, and the people who kidnapped her told her to steal the jewelry. We’re doing everything to track the number and find these people.”
This new development has triggered a wave of skepticism and debate online, with many questioning the credibility of Lucy’s claim and expressing concern over how the case is being handled publicly.
Public Reactions
The vendor’s update quickly drew thousands of reactions from concerned users. Some criticized the decision to post such sensitive information publicly, warning that it might tip off potential accomplices. Others outright dismissed Lucy’s kidnapping claim as a fabrication to evade accountability.
Here are a few notable reactions:
- @surelyagain2: “So now the kidnappers or even the girl knows that you’re tracking them from this video now and would change tactics. This information shouldn’t be out at this time tbh.”
- @bunmola2010: “She and her co-conspirators are feeling the heat. The goods are too hot to dispose of—they need to mount more pressure, especially on the police to keep tracking her number.”
- @Jibril5797262: “She wants to claim she was kidnapped, hmmm Nigeria.”
- @Papaking234: “She wasn’t kidnapped. She should stop wasting our time.”
- @Lasisi1980: “Insha Allah, everything will be sorted. It is your sweat—it will not go in vain. Suratul Fatiha wa Salat Nabiyy.”
However, not all comments were negative. A few users expressed empathy, hoping the truth would eventually come to light and that justice would be served.
Ongoing Investigation
While the vendor has promised to continue efforts to track the phone number Lucy used to make the call, there are growing calls for law enforcement to take over the matter fully and carry out a transparent investigation.
As of the time of this report, no official police statement has been released regarding Lucy’s alleged call or the kidnapping claim.
