In 2018, a bizarre incident occurred in Nigeria that left many in shock and disbelief.
Philomena Chieshe, a clerk at the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) office, told auditors that a snake had swallowed 36 million naira (approximately $100,000).
The money was part of the exam fees collected by JAMB.
According to Chieshe, the snake had entered the office and made its way to the vault, where it swallowed the money.
She claimed that the snake was a mysterious and voracious creature that had a particular appetite for cash.
The story sparked outrage and ridicule, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express their disbelief.
The incident was widely mocked, with some even setting up a Twitter account for the snake.
The incident was investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which dismissed Chieshe’s claim as baseless and unfounded.
Chieshe was subsequently suspended from her job and faced disciplinary action.
The snake swallowing 36 million naira incident will go down in history as one of the most bizarre and ridiculous excuses ever given for missing funds.
It highlights the need for accountability and transparency in government offices and serves as a reminder that honesty is always the best policy.
The incident raises questions about the management of public funds in Nigeria and the need for greater accountability.
It also highlights the creativity and ingenuity of some individuals in conjuring up excuses for their actions.
In a country where corruption is a significant challenge, the incident is a reminder that more needs to be done to address the issue.
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about the need for greater transparency and accountability in government offices.
In the end, the incident serves as a reminder that honesty is always the best policy and that creativity and ingenuity should be used for positive purposes, not to conjure up excuses for wrongdoing.
