A bizarre incident has shocked residents of Atani, Anambra State, after a thief who broke into a house while the homeowner was away was reportedly compelled by a native charm to repeatedly sweep the compound without stopping.
The strange occurrence was brought to public attention through a viral post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. The post has since sparked widespread discussions and reactions online, with many people intrigued by the alleged supernatural consequences faced by the intruder.
According to the viral report, the suspected thief successfully gained access to the compound, unaware that the property had been spiritually fortified using a protective charm. Upon stepping onto the premises, the charm allegedly took hold of him, stripping him of his ability to leave and forcing him to perform a never-ending chore—sweeping the compound repeatedly.
A video capturing the incident has been circulating widely across social media platforms. The footage shows the intruder tirelessly sweeping the area, as if under an unseen force compelling him to continue. Eyewitnesses gathered around, stunned by the strange sight, as they waited for the homeowner to return and decide the next course of action.
The individual who shared the video on X provided additional details, writing: “This reportedly happened in Atani, Anambra State. A thief broke into a compound while the homeowners were away.”
“However, a charm compelled him to start sweeping the premises repeatedly. This is the moment neighbors found him and are now waiting for the homeowners to return.”
As the video gained traction online, social media users flooded the comment section with mixed reactions—some expressing amusement, others astonishment, and some questioning the authenticity of the claim. Many debated the effectiveness of native charms in deterring crime, with some calling for similar measures to be applied in other areas.
See some reactions below:
@obidibeokoye: “Make the house owner share his dibịa plug with us😁😁. Make Soludo no touch that dibịa oo.”
@JeezyNedu: “This is exactly what I was expecting from some dibias when Soludo boys came to arrest them but they’re all fake.”
@don_phyno: “Body go tell am soon, I trust my people in Anambra.”
@marygrace_100: “He is lucky it’s a long broom, some wicked ones will put ewedu-sized broom for the thief.”
@WandeBlitz: “Can we use this on our politicians too? Make them start sweeping Abuja roads.”
@OkparaNile: “Some may not believe this, but I’ve seen it happen a lot of times in Aba… people’s compounds and shops.”
While some skeptics question whether the incident was staged, others believe it is a demonstration of traditional spiritual protection methods, which have long been a part of African folklore. Many people in certain regions of Nigeria still believe in the power of charms to safeguard homes and businesses from intruders.
As the debate continues online, there has been no official statement from the homeowner regarding what actions were taken after discovering the intruder trapped in the strange predicament. However, the viral nature of the story has made it one of the most talked-about incidents in recent times, leaving many people wondering whether this was an isolated case or if similar occurrences are more common than widely known.
WATCH VIDEO:
This reportedly happened in Atani, Anambra State
A thief broke into a compound while the homeowners were away. However, a charm compelled him to start sweeping the premises repeatedly. This is the moment the neighbors met him there and are waiting for the homeowners to return. pic.twitter.com/CxHGMHPGTB
— 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐚 (@HeDontMakeNoise) March 4, 2025