A man identified as Yokonta Friday has allegedly confessed to diverting payments from hotel guests and illegally selling hotel rooms over a five-year period.
In a video circulating on social media, Friday admitted to collecting money from guests, transferring the funds into his personal bank account and sharing the proceeds with other individuals allegedly involved in the scheme.
According to him, two persons identified as Mr. Wale and Mr. Seyi were among those who received the largest share of the funds before the remaining proceeds were distributed to other participants.
Friday further alleged that members of the hotel’s housekeeping department were aware of the arrangement.
During the interrogation captured in the video, he was asked whether he had built a house using proceeds from the alleged activities, to which he responded in the affirmative.
He also disclosed that between May 2025 and June 2026, about N17.8 million passed through his personal account.
The suspect admitted responsibility for the alleged theft and acknowledged that his actions were criminal.
However, details regarding the hotel involved, the circumstances of his arrest and whether law enforcement agencies have commenced formal investigations were not immediately available.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the time of filing this report.
