A young Nigerian woman recently recounted a terrifying experience. She was on a night bus traveling from Lagos to the East. Bandits attacked their vehicle multiple times.
In a viral TikTok video, user @luxury Dubi’s fram detailed the harrowing ambush. The armed men specifically targeted the bus driver. They repeatedly fired at the front of the vehicle. Their intent was to force the bus to stop.
Eyewitness Account and Safety Advice
The lady described her fear. She stated, “They almost kidnapped us last night. Please, guys, be safe out there.” She strongly advised against road travel for Christmas. “If you’re planning to come back for Xmas, I will advise you not to, except you are going with a plane.” She concluded with profound gratitude: “Thank you Jesus for not letting it go. The devil planned it.”
The bus sustained numerous bullet impacts. Shots struck the front section. The attackers made desperate attempts to halt the moving vehicle.
Driver’s Heroism and Public Reaction
Despite the intense chaos, the driver displayed incredible courage. He kept pushing forward. Bullets shattered windows and tore into the bus. He bravely navigated the vehicle through the ambush.
He successfully escaped the attack. All passengers survived the terrifying ordeal. Public reaction to the lady’s account showed widespread alarm. One commenter wrote, “This is scary… Nigeria is turning into something else overnight.” Another praised the driver, stating, “God bless that driver, he truly saved lives.”
Many travelers are sharing similar horror stories. Nigerians are repeatedly asking a critical question: How many more attacks will occur before substantial changes are implemented?
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