In a dramatic turn of events, some officials of Zenith Bank were caught on video fleeing their workplace by scaling a fence as agitated customers besieged the bank premises in a desperate bid to access cash.
The incident, which has gone viral on social media, occurred amidst mounting frustrations over the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s (CBN) February 10 deadline for the currency swap. The policy, which aims to replace old naira notes with new ones, has led to widespread hardship for millions of Nigerians who are struggling to obtain the new currency.
In the video, one of the fleeing Zenith bank staff could be heard frantically making calls, asking if the police had arrived to restore order.
The chaotic scenes have sparked diverse reactions online, with many Nigerians criticizing both the banks and the CBN for failing to adequately address the cash shortage.
This episode highlights the growing tension between financial institutions and the public as the currency swap deadline approaches. It also underscores the urgent need for a resolution to ease the hardship experienced by citizens nationwide.
