25/09/2026
Caught Red-Handed: How a Stolen ₦120k Car Battery Ended Up Back in Its Owner’s Hands Sold by a 13-Year-Old for Just ₦15k
Imagine waking up to find your car dead… only to discover later that same day that the very battery stolen from under your bonnet is sitting on a shop shelf, ready for resale.
That’s exactly what happened to one Nigerian car owner.
His ₦120,000 battery vanished overnight. That evening, while shopping for a replacement, he spotted it complete with his name still clearly written on it. No room for doubt.
The trail led straight to the seller, and from there to the thief: a boy reportedly just 13 or 14 years old.
The same battery that cost ₦120,000 had been sold for a mere ₦15,000.
Surveillance footage captures the brazen act in broad daylight the young boy calmly opening the bonnet, removing the battery, and walking away as if it were the most ordinary errand in the world.
This isn’t just a theft story. It’s a wake-up call.
Car owners: secure your vehicles. A simple battery lock or parking in a safer, well-lit area can make all the difference.
Parents: pay closer attention to what the children in your care are getting involved in.
A ₦15,000 quick sale today can become a far more serious path tomorrow.
Has anything like this ever happened to you or someone you know? Share your experience in the comments.
This video is shared strictly for educational and awareness purposes
Always park responsibly to avoid becoming the next victim of a story that hits too close to home.
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