diff --git a/lib/sidekiq_unique_jobs/lock/base_lock.rb b/lib/sidekiq_unique_jobs/lock/base_lock.rb
index 308b5998..d0cd12a6 100644
--- a/lib/sidekiq_unique_jobs/lock/base_lock.rb
+++ b/lib/sidekiq_unique_jobs/lock/base_lock.rb
@@ -109,7 +109,6 @@ def prepare_item
       def lock_failed(origin: :client)
         reflect(:lock_failed, item)
         call_strategy(origin: origin)
-        nil
       end
 
       def call_strategy(origin:)