A young man identified as Sunday has been caught after allegedly breaking into a house in Auchi, Edo State, and staying there for about four days while the owner was away.
A video of the incident circulating on social media shows the man admitting that he broke a back window to gain access to the property. During a confrontation with the owner, Sunday said he had stayed in the house for approximately four days, cooking meals, bathing and using the facilities without permission.
The owner expressed shock at the alleged unauthorised occupant and questioned why the man had damaged the window and security bars. When asked who broke the window, Sunday admitted that he was responsible for the damage. He explained that he created an escape route in case anyone returned to the property.
According to the video, the owner also accused him of cooking rice and beans in the house since the previous Friday.
The owner expressed anger over the incident and warned that Sunday could face police action over the alleged break-in and damage to the property. During the questioning, the Sunday identified Bauchi State as his state of origin.
However, The video has circulated on social media, drawing attention to the unusual circumstances surrounding the alleged break-in.
Meanwhile, details about the suspect’s arrest, whether the police have taken over the case and any charges against him remain unclear.
By Musekir Faisat Omolara
