A Nigerian man has shared a heartbreaking university experience that went viral online. In a post on his X handle, @owiggy explained why he sold his phone and what followed.
The Heartbreaking Story Unfolds
He sold his phone to cover a friend’s school fees, expecting no repayment. The friend later left university and spent the money on fashion items. Before heading home for a break, the friend stole his BlackBerry Curve 7 and vanished without contact. He recalled: “On the last day before he traveled home for the holidays, which he never returned from, he took my BlackBerry Curve 7 and I have not heard from him since.” The tweet continued, noting that reactions flooded the comment section.
Reactions Trail In
Users reacted strongly. One commenter said, “This level of betrayal is painful.” Another remarked, “People can be cruel, but my brother remains kind despite this.” A third vowed, “I will find that friend and confront him.” Others added lessons learned: “I’ll never sell my phone to help anyone again; people forget quickly.” Another said, “That’s truly heartless.”
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