Man Suspected of Theft Climbs Rooftop as Police Arrive in Lagos

(Suspected thief. photo Credit: X/instablog)

A man suspected of theft climbed onto a two storey building in Lagos and threatened to jump as police arrived.

A video of the scene circulated online.

In it, residents can be heard shouting at him not to jump and urging people to share the clip.

A resident said the man climbed up from a water tank, and that his mother and younger sister raised the alarm after spotting him.

Another resident said the video was shared to raise awareness, adding that she had never seen anything like it, even in films.

Residents also said they were worried about rising robbery and theft in Lagos during the election period.

The suspected thief was later arrested by the police.

Drama this morning at a compound in Lagos State as a suspected th!£f climbed a two-storey building to hide while residents attempted to apprehend him. Even after Nigeria Police officers arrived and residents begged him to come down, he reportedly refused🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️ https://t.co/xB367c14uw

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 16, 2026