Auchi Polytechnic Student Goes Viral for Locking Pot of Stew with Padlock to Punish Stingy Roommate: A hilarious incident from Auchi Polytechnic has taken social media by storm after a female student decided to “secure” her pot of stew with a padlock as payback for her stingy roommate.
In the now-viral TikTok video, posted by user @qwinfaithnails123, the pot of stew was seen locked with a padlock and even reinforced with two spoons. According to the student, the unusual move was a playful revenge against her roommate who allegedly refused to share food. “She cooked and didn’t give me, so this is my payback,” she captioned the clip.
The short video quickly gained traction online, sparking laughter and mixed reactions. Many TikTok users found the act both petty and creative, while others related to the struggle of living with stingy roommates.
One user, SPICY 🥵 ANGEL DOLLARS 💵, wrote: “Omo, this your roommate too stingy. Or are you the one who eats and doesn’t let others eat yours?” Another, 💕Street 💦D’bee🦋, added: “I’ve been there before. At this point, he’s tired of even complaining.”
Others joined in with humorous takes: wine 🍷’ joked, “Only red oil rice deserves this kind of protection 😂😂😂.” Another user, TRANSCENDED BEING, commented, “This one na iCloud lock. Even the FBI can’t crack it.” Meanwhile, China 🇨🇳 🇨🇳 teased, “This lock is small. Me, I’ll find a way to open it from the sides.”
The video has since attracted thousands of views and comments, proving just how far students are willing to go in the name of fairness and “equal food rights.” It also highlights the everyday drama of hostel life that so many Nigerian students can easily relate to.
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A student has shared a shocking video showing a pot of food secured with a padlock, preventing his roommate from accessing it. pic.twitter.com/p2q1MqC2sH
— Auntiededei (@auntiededei) August 23, 2025
