Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, a former Quality Assurance Specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos, has been accused of secretly recording hundreds of his colleagues—both male and female—while they used the restroom facilities at the bank’s premises.
Ejezie was reportedly caught in the act at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to film female staff members in the restroom. According to sources who spoke to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), he was apprehended after a female staff member discovered a mobile phone hidden inside a closed water closet seat while she was bathing.
The woman’s scream alerted her colleagues, who forced the door open and found Ejezie hiding inside the restroom. Though he initially claimed to be unaware of how he ended up in the women’s facility, he was unable to explain the videos discovered on his device.
Further investigations by law enforcement officials revealed a disturbing trove of over 400 secretly recorded videos stored on Ejezie’s personal devices. The footage, allegedly involving unsuspecting colleagues, is said to have been sold online through platforms such as OnlyFans and Telegram to international buyers, including clients from India and Western countries.
Following his arrest, police raided Ejezie’s residence, uncovering additional digital evidence. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Ejezie has reportedly been released from custody. While his employment at Access Bank appears to have been terminated—his LinkedIn profile was updated shortly after the incident—many staff members fear the matter may be quietly buried.
Ejezie had joined Access Bank as a contact centre agent in February 2023 and was promoted to the role of Quality Assurance Specialist by October of the same year. Colleagues described him as amiable and diligent, making the revelations all the more shocking.
Employees, especially contract staff, have expressed frustration and trauma over the incident. Many worry about the potential long-term damage should the videos be leaked or resurfaced in the future.
“People are traumatised, and no support has been offered,” said one staff member. “We fear this will be swept under the rug because we’re contract staff. If this leaks years from now when some of us are in prominent positions, it could destroy lives.”
Management reportedly held a meeting on Friday morning but failed to reassure staff. Instead, employees were advised against staying overnight at the office and warned about the legal implications of similar misconduct.
