Summary: Shocking CCTV footage has emerged showing armed robbers brazenly attacking POS operators at the popular Aroma Junction in Awka, Anambra State, carting away bundles of Naira notes in broad daylight.
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Na so dem do am in broad daylight — no shame, no fear.
A chilling CCTV video has surfaced online showing the moment suspected armed robbers launched a daring attack on Point of Sale (POS) operators at Aroma Junction, one of the busiest and most recognisable landmarks in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
What the Footage Shows
The video, which has since been making the rounds on social media, captures the suspects moving with alarming boldness — targeting POS operators who were simply going about their daily business. Within seconds, the robbers reportedly made away with wads of Naira notes, leaving victims and bystanders in shock.
Aroma Junction is no small, obscure corner — it is a major commercial hub in Awka, always bustling with traders, commuters, and residents. The fact that criminals could strike so openly in such a busy area has raised serious questions about security in the state.
POS Operators: Easy Targets?
This incident has once again thrown the spotlight on the growing vulnerability of POS operators across Nigeria*. These hardworking men and women — who serve as informal banking agents for millions of Nigerians, especially in areas where traditional bank branches are scarce — are increasingly becoming targets for criminals due to the *cash-heavy nature of their work.
From Lagos to Port Harcourt, Kano to Enugu, stories of POS operators being robbed, kidnapped, or attacked have become disturbingly common. Many of them operate with little to no security protection, often sitting roadside or in open markets with significant amounts of cash on hand.
Reactions from Nigerians
As expected, the footage sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians calling on the Anambra State Government* and the *Nigeria Police Force to take decisive action.
“These criminals are getting too bold. Aroma Junction of all places?” one social media user wrote.
Others called for increased CCTV surveillance and more visible police presence at commercial hubs across the state, commending the fact that at least the cameras were functional enough to capture the incident.
A Call to Action
While CCTV footage is a step in the right direction, Nigerians are demanding more than just recordings — they want arrests, prosecution, and justice.
Security agencies in Anambra State are yet to make an official statement on the incident at the time of this report. However, with the footage now widely circulated, pressure is mounting on authorities to act swiftly and bring the perpetrators to book.
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Stay safe out there. If you are a POS operator or know one, please take extra precautions — avoid counting large amounts of cash in the open, vary your routines, and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
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