Posted by Samuel on Sat 21st Jun, 2025 - tori.ng
The experience was detailed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @simplymusah, who explained that he entered a vehicle that looked like a RAV4.
A Nigerian man has recounted a harrowing experience in which he narrowly escaped a suspected “one chance” robbery attempt after boarding a cab in Abuja.
The experience was detailed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @simplymusah, who explained that he entered a vehicle that looked like a RAV4.
He was the only passenger at first, but the driver asked him to move to the back seat so another person could sit in front—something he usually avoids.
Shortly after relocating to the back, a man dressed in all black with a face cap covering most of his face mysteriously appeared beside him. Alarmed, @simplymusah asked the driver to stop, but his requests were ignored.
He grew more suspicious when the driver attempted to pick up a fourth passenger near BUA Estate.
“As I tried to come down, I felt something pressed against my side—it felt like a weapon,” he wrote. “The man next to me was trying to control my movement. I screamed and shouted for help, pushing the door open as I struggled.”
Fortunately, security guards near the estate noticed the struggle just as the traffic light was about to turn green.
This prompted the suspect to flee, while the poster managed to jump out before the driver could speed off.
He concluded his post with a warning: “Please, always trust your instincts.”
The story has sparked concern online, with many urging residents of Abuja to remain vigilant and cautious when entering private cabs.