Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has raised an alarm and announced a ₦5 million reward for anyone who can provide credible information leading to the recovery of eight stolen phones and the arrest of the suspect.
According to Bakassi, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026, during their regular private football session in Ikoyi, Lagos.
A young man joined the game, participated briefly, pretended to sustain an injury, and then disappeared with over eight mobile phones belonging to the players, many of whom are top businessmen reliant on the devices for client contacts.
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In a video statement shared on his Instagram and widely circulated on Thursday, April 16, Bakassi described the theft as a serious matter and urged the public to help track the devices. He warned potential buyers of second-hand phones to verify ownership and request proper identification to avoid dealing in stolen property. The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities.
No arrests have been reported yet, but the substantial reward has sparked public interest and calls for vigilance against such opportunistic crimes in social settings.
