In a surprising twist that has sparked online debates, the phone of Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shu’aibu, was reportedly stolen during a security meeting held in Kaduna on Thursday.
The incident, which occurred at a high-level security gathering involving top officials and stakeholders, has been described by many as a “national irony.” According to reports from Leadership Nigeria and Nigerian Bulletin, the theft happened inside the conference venue, leaving attendees stunned and raising questions about security procedures at the event.
Sources at the meeting claim the commissioner’s mobile phone disappeared shortly after the session began, prompting a discreet but urgent search that proved unsuccessful. While no official statement has been issued by the Kaduna State Government as of press time, the reports have already gone viral, drawing criticism and humor from citizens on social media.
The irony of the situation — a Commissioner for Internal Security losing his phone in a room full of security operatives — has fueled public conversations about systemic lapses in Nigeria’s security architecture.
Observers note that such incidents highlight the persistent challenges of ensuring safety even in supposedly controlled environments. “If a security commissioner can lose his phone at a security meeting, imagine what the average citizen faces daily,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The Kaduna State Police Command has not yet confirmed whether investigations have begun or if the device has been recovered.
Meanwhile, the story continues to trend under hashtags like #KadunaSecurity, #NigeriaIrony, and #SecureTheSecure, as Nigerians react with a mix of disbelief and satire.