Nigerians have reacted over the statement made by Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, that hoodlums broke his palace and took away his $2 million and N17 million.

Oba Akiolu, on Wednesday, disclosed that the #EndSARS protesters who stormed his palace last year October stole his $2 million and N17 million.

He stated that “I will support anything that will move Lagos forward. I have appealed to the Federal Government to assist Lagos with what we have suffered. The incident that happened here from October 20th to 23rd is so saddening.

“The destruction we suffered in Lagos is so enormous than in any other part of the country.

“Many buildings were burnt, including vehicles used to generate income. I can now say publicly that they stole $2 million and N17 million from my palace.

“Those who committed the offence would not have done that if they knew the implication. But as a father, I won’t place any curse on them.”

However, these statements made by Oba Akiolu had triggered reactions from Nigerians.

Many wondered when Palaces have turned to banks, while some called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the monarch.  

Read reactions below:

@UNCLE_AJALA: The Oba of Lagos says that $2 million and N17million were stolen when hoodlums attacked his palace during the last #EndSARS protest

He should be telling EFCC what he was doing with that amount & how he got the $2m after this revelation, but this is Nigeria, even bandits dey ball

@ayemojubar: BREAKING: #EndSARS protesters stole $2m, N17m from my palace – Oba of Lagos, Akiolu.

Where did a king get $2m and N17m? How about the money-filled casket? EFCC your attention is needed.

@FestusGreen: So the Oba of Lagos had almost 1 billion Naira cash,  stashed in his palace? Well, he was a police officer for almost 3 decade! Nigeria's redemption is unrealistic. Corruption, our dilemma. #EndSARS

@iamnino b: It's baffling how belittling these people have termed the citizens. $2m worth of cash buried in someone's compound and the person has the guts to say it publicly??? The elites vs the massesSneezing face

 #EndSARS

@heisizumichaels: Government agencies and different state

Governors cashed out with this #EndSARS Now, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu claimed that $2million and N17million were stolen by hoodlums

But truth be told. It's only a hoodlum that can keep such amount in the house & not in the bank

@SledgeAma: Oba of Lagos saying  #EndSARS hoodlums took 2m dollars and 17 million naira from his house is another reason  to make you understand how and why The traditional institute have lost their respect in Nigeria.

@Gabafolayan: But how will the Oba of Lagos have $20 million in his house. To imagine that he just discovered that after how many months. EFCC where are you? #EndSARS

@ImportedAlhaji: The Oba of Lagos has accused #EndSARS protesters of stealing his $2million and N17million during protest. Please where did he get that money and when Efcc going to call him in for questioning him? Or Palace don turn to bank these days? E be like we are mad in this countryFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joy

@iamseunalaofin: It’s funny that the  Oba of Lagos can say with confidence that 2 million dollars and 17 million Naira was stolen from his house during #EndSARS revival movement when it’s wrong!

We won’t stop until we collect our country back from these hoodlums. Bigi Fearless to all patriots Lion face

So Oba said they stole 2 million usd from his palace during #EndSARS movement?You kept 2million dollars in cash in your palace. Yet your subjects are suffering from irrecoverable poverty. Even common palliative that belongs to them, you no gree share.