ProHuntConsult:
Wow I must say its really sad but let me think of something and I will modify my post with my suggestion.

johnugwu:
Dear Nairalanders

Good day, I need help and advise on what to do.

I met a friend through my wife in Abj and he was into taxi business in Abj. I got interested and decided to join because i had this flair for transport. I even applied tru YOUWIN i was called for the first and second stage until i lost out at the third stage.

This friend of my wife introduced me to his driver that has been doing business for him for some time and in order not to kill the YOUWIN dream. I got some cash abt 3M and bought the 4 car in two tranches from Cotonu, Mazda 323.

As i speak now for more than five weeks this guy has not paid me, i didn't know his house before so i had to get the other guy to take me to his house and behold the neighbours all feigned ignorance of his existence there. To make matters worse, his phone numbers are all switched off and i don't know the drivers he uses.

What do i do at this point in time? I cannot allow my sweat enter voice mail like that. For the other guy his payment since sept 2015 has not been paid and for three cars.

I will appreciate if there is any help i can get here. I know i made a mistake trusting such kind of guy with my investment, I was blind to trust.

I learnt my lesson in a hard way.

please push to front page to get opinions and way forward.

Thanks

johnugwu:


Thanks brother. This guy want make i trek go my village. I need help ASAP. I need to know what to do

johnugwu:
Dear Nairalanders

Good day, I need help and advise on what to do.

I met a friend through my wife in Abj and he was into taxi business in Abj. I got interested and decided to join because i had this flair for transport. I even applied tru YOUWIN i was called for the first and second stage until i lost out at the third stage.

This friend of my wife introduced me to his driver that has been doing business for him for some time and in order not to kill the YOUWIN dream. I got some cash abt 3M and bought the 4 car in two tranches from Cotonu, Mazda 323.

As i speak now for more than five weeks this guy has not paid me, i didn't know his house before so i had to get the other guy to take me to his house and behold the neighbours all feigned ignorance of his existence there. To make matters worse, his phone numbers are all switched off and i don't know the drivers he uses.

What do i do at this point in time? I cannot allow my sweat enter voice mail like that. For the other guy his payment since sept 2015 has not been paid and for three cars.

I will appreciate if there is any help i can get here. I know i made a mistake trusting such kind of guy with my investment, I was blind to trust.

I learnt my lesson in a hard way.

please push to front page to get opinions and way forward.

Thanks

RollingFellas:


OP, Its so sad. Drop your number so that we could chat.

RollingFellas:


OP, Its so sad. Drop your number so that we could chat.

RollingFellas:


Did you install tracking device on the cars?

HKCOMPANY:
I don't believe your story

mrsage:


This is rather unpleasant. Not good for our business.

I'm into transportation business but from what I can figure out, the issue here is not really about transportatiin but lack of proper due diligence.

Poor risk management. Now it has happened, what is the way forward?

I will ask a few questions:

Do you have legal documents and agreements? I just have the car papers with me. I registered the cars in the name of my company
Did you involve a lawyer or Police etc Not yet
Did you agree on hire purchase or what?? No just run the business like a normal business. my intention was after 1yr six months or two years sell the cars and replace

Likely solution. This is the time to call your lawyer then involve law enforcement agencies. They may help to track him down.

Wish you luck and keep us posted.

Lesson to All

Every business is risky but to reduce the risk always carry out proper due diligence, have proper legal agreements and supervision is key.

johnugwu:


My email is johnugwu@yahoo.com. send me a mail and i will drop my number. Thanks

RollingFellas:


I just sent you an email.

johnugwu:


No i did not. I did based on trust . My wife's friend did not do his and i felt that it will be as i don't trust the guy. I was just plain stupid

RollingFellas:


Wow! Sir, I can understand how you feel. This is not the best time to cry and wail on what you should or shouldn't have done. This is the time to take practical steps on how to recover your cars. A whole lot of due diligence was not done b4 the vehicle was given out. I am into transport business in Abuja too, and I usually advise those who want to do transport business in Abuja on steps to take to avoid stories like this. Anyway, we will talk more on watsapp and let's see what happens. Please, just try to be calm, because you will need this calmness in order to think straight.

9ja4show:
The mistake has been done, you will eventually see your car because its not something he can just pocket just like that.

You would have asked for a strong family relation of his as guarantor. All the best though.

Pidggin:
Inform the police about this situation

RollingFellas:


Wow! Sir, I can understand how you feel. This is not the best time to cry and wail on what you should or shouldn't have done. This is the time to take practical steps on how to recover your cars. A whole lot of due diligence was not done b4 the vehicle was given out. I am into transport business in Abuja too, and I usually advise those who want to do transport business in Abuja on steps to take to avoid stories like this. Anyway, we will talk more on watsapp and let's see what happens. Please, just try to be calm, because you will need this calmness in order to think straight.

johnugwu:
Dear Nairalanders

Good day, I need help and advise on what to do.

I met a friend through my wife in Abj and he was into taxi business in Abj. I got interested and decided to join because i had this flair for transport. I even applied tru YOUWIN i was called for the first and second stage until i lost out at the third stage.

This friend of my wife introduced me to his driver that has been doing business for him for some time and in order not to kill the YOUWIN dream. I got some cash abt 3M and bought the 4 car in two tranches from Cotonu, Mazda 323.

As i speak now for more than five weeks this guy has not paid me, i didn't know his house before so i had to get the other guy to take me to his house and behold the neighbours all feigned ignorance of his existence there. To make matters worse, his phone numbers are all switched off and i don't know the drivers he uses.

What do i do at this point in time? I cannot allow my sweat enter voice mail like that. For the other guy his payment since sept 2015 has not been paid and for three cars.

I will appreciate if there is any help i can get here. I know i made a mistake trusting such kind of guy with my investment, I was blind to trust.

I learnt my lesson in a hard way.

please push to front page to get opinions and way forward.

Thanks

Okikiki:


Transport business is not for the subtle. The drivers are the toughest set of people to handle. So be strong and go after your sweat with strict sense of seriousness.

Involve legal professional and law enforcement authorities. Mind you, this may not sound palatable but losing greater part of your investment is imminent.

johnugwu:

You are right man. I will go after him the hard way if possible. They are really mean and i mean MEAN.
Thanks Man