“For Five Years, I Stole From Davies Hotel and ₦17.8 Million Passed Through My Account and I Built a House With the Proceeds and Everybody Knew About It” — Staff Confesses

A senior staff member of Davies Hotel in Bodija has allegedly confessed to participating in a long-running theft scheme that reportedly siphoned millions of naira from the establishment over a five-year period.

In a recorded confession, the employee admitted that he and several other staff members were involved in diverting hotel funds and sharing the proceeds among themselves.

According to him, the operation lasted for years without being detected. The staff member claimed that between May 2025 and June 2026 alone, approximately ₦17.8 million belonging to the hotel passed through his personal bank account.

He further disclosed that part of the money was used to construct a house.During the confession, he alleged that the fraudulent activities were not carried out by him alone, insisting that other workers were aware of and participated in the scheme.

He specifically mentioned members of the housekeeping department, claiming they had knowledge of the illicit transactions. “I have been stealing from the hotel for the past five years,” he reportedly stated.

“The money was shared among those involved, and I have built a house from the proceeds.”

The confession has sparked reactions online, with many expressing concern over the scale of the alleged fraud and the apparent involvement of multiple employees.

As of the time of filing this report, management of Davies Hotel has not publicly commented on the allegations, while details of any ongoing investigation or possible legal action remain unclear.

The incident has once again highlighted concerns about internal financial controls and accountability measures within businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, where cash handling and revenue management require strict oversight.