Comedian Okey Bakassi Announces Five Million Naira Bounty After Bold Theft At Ikoyi Football Pitch

Comedian Okey Bakassi raises the alarm after a man stole 8 phones at an Ikoyi football field. A N5 million reward is offered for the suspect's arrest.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Leadership News

A Sinister Deception During Recreation

The serenity of an upscale weekly football gathering in Ikoyi was shattered on Wednesday, April 15, when a calculated thief made off with multiple high-end devices. Veteran comedian Okey Bakassi, a regular participant in the Wednesday matches, took to social media to detail how the group was infiltrated by a stranger who feigned interest in the sport to carry out a pre-meditated heist.

The Suspect's Method Of Operation

According to Bakassi, the unknown young man approached the group of men—described as prominent professionals and residents—asking to join their game. In a spirit of sportsmanship, the group welcomed him. However, shortly after entering the pitch, the suspect allegedly faked an injury, a move that allowed him to exit the field of play and move toward the bench area where the players' personal belongings were kept.

The Heist And Subsequent Disappearance

While the group remained focused on the match, the suspect utilized his position on the bench to systematically gather eight mobile phones. He then quietly exited the premises before anyone noticed the missing items. By the time the players finished their session and returned to the sidelines, the "injured" newcomer and their phones were nowhere to be found.