“I am too disciplined and straightforward to become a thief” – Actress Lizzy Anjorin

• Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has reopened the controversial theft case that was recently reported on social media.

• The actress, who recently appeared on a podcast, discussed her accusations of stealing a gram of gold worth N91,000 at Idumota market in Lagos.

• The case was dismissed, with the alleged gold’s value being compared to a grain of rice.

Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has addressed the controversial theft allegation that first appeared on social media months ago.

The multidimensional actress, who recently appeared on a podcast, opened out about being accused of stealing a gram of gold worth N91,000 at Lagos’ Idumota market.

She dismissed the case, claiming that the value of the supposed gold was comparable to a grain of rice.

Anjorin stated that someone of her caliber, who deals in heavy gold and other fashion accessories for millions, would not sink so low as to steal gold worth N91,000.

She said, “Let’s establish the fact that we are talking about N91,000 gold when a gram of gold was around N150,000. A gram of gold is less than a grain of rice, so how can I go into the market to steal something less than a grain of rice? I am a certified jewellery seller, I sell gold and I sell diamonds. You can tell just by looking at me. I am a certified fabric merchant, and if you watch me closely, you will realise that I am not a simple person when it comes to fashion—I love it big.”

Continuing, she said, “What I am wearing right now is like 350 to 400 grams, and everybody knows I don’t sell small gold jewellery, I sell 19 to 22 carats. I sell the best jewelry. So how can I stoop so low as to steal a gram of gold at Eko Idumota? That is ridiculous. I am not a thief; I will never be a thief. I am just too disciplined and too straightforward to become a thief.”