They were about 30 on okada chasing me — Driver recounts how he escaped while travelling on Lagos–Port Harcourt route

A Nigerian driver identified as Sunday has narrated how he survived a violent attack while travelling from Lagos to Port Harcourt.

Speaking in an interview shared by TikTok user @CPO OMoghene, Sunday explained that he drives for a living and was on duty when the incident occurred.

He said the trouble began when he attempted to bypass traffic along the Benin–Warri route. According to him, he noticed a minor traffic buildup before suddenly hearing a loud impact, as though another vehicle had struck his car.

Curious about what happened, he said he stepped out to check his vehicle, only to be confronted by a group of okada riders allegedly carrying weapons.

He explained that the situation escalated quickly, forcing him to flee for safety.

When asked about his reaction during the chaos, he said: “For this Benin, I don’t know anywhere na to pass and go and deliver my vehicle or I’m finding police station maybe I can see police station to enter.”

He also stated that he did not see any police checkpoint at the time of the incident.

Asked how many people were involved, he responded: “Like 30 or 30 something people with Okada.”

Sunday further claimed that he was eventually caught, beaten, and that his vehicle was damaged during the attack.

When asked if he owned the vehicle, he clarified: “It is not my own, it is company motor.”

Despite the ordeal, he said he was able to escape with help from a Good Samaritan who intervened at a critical moment.

Describing his survival, he said: “It is one brother that God sent to me he helped me that yesterday unless they would have killed me but I thank God that God send people to come and help me.”

The incident has raised concerns over road safety and security along major routes, as motorists continue to call for improved protection on highways.

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@cpo.omoghene Sunday departed from Lagos to Porthacort on April 17th 2026, bade his family goodbye and embarked on a journey he almost didnt come back from. This is his story. #fyp #capcut #survivor ♬ Inner Peace – Theta Forest