Bank Manager Trapped in Safe Since 1929 During Riot, Discovered in Akwa Ibom

A bank manager has reportedly been trapped inside a safe at a bank in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom for over 95 years. This astonishing tale dates back to the chaotic days of the Aba Women’s Riot, a significant event in Nigerian history.

During the riot, the bank was raided, and in the midst of the turmoil, the terrified manager, John Mula, sought refuge. Fearing for his life amidst the violence, he hastily ran into the bank’s vault, locked himself inside, and has remained trapped there ever since.

As the years passed, numerous attempts have been made to rescue or open the safe, but all efforts have been in vain.

Despite using dynamite, heavy machinery, and even firearms, the safe has stubbornly remained sealed, with no success in breaking through. The authorities tried blasting the vault with explosives, cutting it with industrial-grade engines, and even firing shots at it — yet, the safe remains impervious to all attempts.

The eerie mystery of John Mula’s fate has baffled many, and despite numerous efforts, the safe has remained locked, with no answers as to how it continues to resist these extreme measures. This incredible and strange incident has captivated local and international attention, leaving many to wonder how such an occurrence has persisted for nearly a century.