A Nigerian gold vendor has made a desperate appeal for help after her employee allegedly stole all the gold and jewelry in her shop, valued at millions of naira, before disappearing without a trace.
The distressing incident gained widespread attention after a video of the vendor surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In the footage, the visibly shaken woman can be heard lamenting her loss and pleading for assistance in locating the suspect.
According to her account, she had employed a woman to help manage the store, believing it was a routine business decision. However, this choice led to an unimaginable setback as the employee allegedly fled with every piece of gold and jewelry in the shop, leaving the vendor in financial ruin.
Now, in a bid to recover her stolen assets, the devastated businesswoman is reaching out to the public for help in tracking down the suspect. She has shared a photograph of the alleged thief alongside the viral video, hoping that someone might recognize and report her whereabouts.
In an emotional plea, the vendor expressed her anguish, saying:
“Please help me. I don’t understand how this happened. I hired her just like any other employer would. But she took everything—my gold, my investments, my entire livelihood.”
“I was nothing but good to her. I don’t deserve this.”
The heartbreaking story has sparked widespread reactions online, with social media users flooding the comments section with messages of support, advice, and offers to help track the suspect. Some sympathized with the vendor’s plight, while others shared similar experiences or warned business owners to be extra cautious when hiring employees.
As the search for the suspect continues, many are urging law enforcement authorities to step in and assist in bringing the culprit to justice. The incident serves as a stark reminder for business owners to conduct thorough background checks on employees and implement stricter security measures to protect their livelihoods.
