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Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by KosiGee(m): 3:54pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
pheelhip: What’s that? You keep ‘manufacturing’ words here. What’s going on? Puerileness...never heard that. Did you mean to write ‘puerility’ or ‘puerilism’?? Why not use childishness bro. Keep blaming your keyboard. 1 Like |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Solsix(m): 4:00pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Alliteration:Thank God they didn't harm you, they exploited the fact that you are new to the place to steal from you. |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by brightalo1010: 4:08pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Binance: Listen that you never experienced such acts doesn't mean it did not happen. None of the story is made up I can attest to it myself. I know you thought it was made up because you didn't believe such things can happen, but believe me it happens 100%. 6 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Benzemma(m): 4:08pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Shashar: Exactly what they did to me two months ago at upper iweka. They will slap the driver making it look like they are not together in the crime. |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by mailemy(m): 4:15pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
I had similar experience too but I ended up paying 200 naira. I wanted to give them 50 naira but they refused and I didn't show sign of fear. ignis: |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Maconstruct(m): 4:17pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
This thread is very funny but it's mostly true. 1 Like |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Uwaomaokey(m): 4:18pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Everyone reading OPs story should know that this is very true in any event you have doubts. In the last 5yrs I've been on the road from Lagos to all Eastern states, I know how these touts operate and in my opinion from Asaba(Close to head-Bridge or from Toll-gate) to all Eastern states is infested with Hoodlums and organized criminals, it is common knowledge that they work hand in hand with security agents, this thread has brought back memories of Onitsha and Aba, there's no difference between the two. I have numerous stories to tell. My aunty was kidnapped at Lagos Park with her driver, luckily, Kogi guys are brave(Saved the day by not handing over the car keys to them), she paid 200,000 plus, why? Because they used her kids as the bait, they told her they will shoot her kids and nothing will happen, all these was happening around 6pm, they held them hostage till 9pm. Furthermore, once our operational vehicle broke down close to Lagos Park just under the bridge, we paid a whopping N20,000 to the police officers nearby and slept in the police Van. To add more, I nearly lost my right eye to the touts because I fought them back from the vehicle and they responded by hitting me in the face, I admit I was really tired to continue the fight, ended up paying 2k to them as marching ground after I stepped out of the vehicle to start from where we stopped, funny enough it was Obosi boys, they had pestle, beer bottle, long sticks and short axes, and a noticeable cut to size gun. Furthermore, I traveled from Umuahia to Onitsha, I was headed to Asaba initially, since there was no direct bus to Asaba from Umuahia, I opted for the Onitsha bus, we set out very late and we got to onitsha after 8pm, so I begged the driver to go down because it was ITCBus and drop us close to those Marcopolo busses so that I can get a bus to Asaba directly, when I got down, I had loads and my bag was very heavy, they rushed me and attempted to take my loads, I carried my bag first and was trying to jack the loads because the driver was very impatient when one of them took one of the cartons, I laughed at first because I knew what would follow, I got to one bus loading Asaba, and put some of the loads and firmly held my bag still, at Ugwu Obosi roundabout, I've put my smartphone, watch and etc inside my bag and prepared already, so I shouted at the guy with my carton to bring it back to the Asaba bus, he motioned me to come get it, I walked majestically to where he was and then he trailed further into the dark, I followed him and a woman was signaling me to stop, I haven't moved five steps into the dark area when more than six boys surrounded me, they were pushing me around, struggling to pickpocket me and some were just standing to make it look like it was a tout to tout in house quarreling, I stood my ground and fought back real hard, I returned every blow and kicks, luckily I landed some heavy blows to the guys struggling to get my bag not without me getting my own dose too and then retreated back to the road and insulted them more, taunting them to come to where there's light and fight, all these while they had my carton in their custody still, I went back to the Asaba bus, handed my bag over to a Northerner, I made sure of this because they have syndicates and returned back to the spot hauling insults at them and told them they will meet their waterloo, I went back to the bus and stood, one of them approached me and told me, I'm very stubborn and I should give him N500 to bring the carton which they put inside an Izuchukwu Busca, I obliged, however when he got to me, I gave him N150, he was infuriated and I told him of immediately, this happened on 30th June. I have bad tales about Onitsha and Aba, but I will stop here. If you are not from Onitsha, know your limits in between tough and a little diplomacy, in as much as they are scared as you are, they have nothing to lose because they are vagabonds. Onitsha is free for all. To all Nairalanders, please copy this thread link and send to your sisters, brothers and etc, the world needs to know that Onitsha/Aba is a den of hoodlums and everyone approaching the city should be very careful, extremely careful and alert, make sure they read it as well. Security tips to follow if you are driving mostly Sienna or any sophisticated vehicle 1. If you get to Asaba please "wound up" the car windows, central lock and keep a straight face if you don't know your way or new. 2. If someone points at your tires like an indication of flat tires, please do not ever stop abruptly to check them. You are likely to commit a dozen offense in their dictionary. Drive safely to a big Petrol station or look for a government facility, bank, hospital or church and drive in. 3. Learn how to use Google maps, do not ask any one for directions, if you must, drive into a Petrol station(big and functioning ones) there are small and near obsolete Petrol station who work hand in hand with these hoodlums, pretend to buy petrol because they are watching your every moves, and then ask the attendant for directions. 4. When you get directions, please do not raise your hands to point or try to demonstrate, this qualifies you as a JJC and you are inches close to being obtained. 5. If you want to buy soft drinks and etc, please hold your throat you won't die, just buy from those running up to the vehicle, however, do not "wound down" completely, a little for the bottle to pass through please. Tips to Follow if you are Trekking 1. If they stop you at Lagos park, and you have luggages, get Keke (Drop), going to Owerri? Tell him to take you to ITC Park, from Owerri things are little calm. Going to Port-Harcourt, get to JCmass or Peace Park. Calabar and Akwa-Ibom, get to Owerri first. 2. Do not board unregistered buses, get to JCmass or Peace Park if you can make it, there's one on the Onitsha-Owerri road, and one by the left, get to the park and feel safe first. Try and get to JCmass first. 3. Do not ask random people for directions, scan the environment and ask traders with big shops, walk into a beer parlor or better still, ask POS attendants, they are everywhere, however, the red flag is, if they are watching you, they will assume you have money, ask, keep a straight face and walk boldly, not too boldly, a mixture of majestic and bold. 4. Do not accept random act of kindness from these angels, they are leading you to their den to be obtained. 5. Do not take unfamiliar shortcuts at night around the axis, you might be fatally wounded if involved in any scuffle with them. 6. Do not gesticulate unnecessarily. 7. Again, if you mistakenly fall into their trap, shout, keep shouting, only advisable during the day. Please Nigerians should stop the I don't care attitude, I've been warned severally by my family, to stop the helper thing, but how will Nigeria get better, I do not need to narrate my ordeals trying to help people in the same condition It's like I'll do a thread for Travelers who are unfamiliar with their route, hopefully when I'm free. 28 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Tinyemeka(m): 4:26pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Alliteration: So sorry. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Tinyemeka(m): 4:28pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
samwillyco1: What do you mean by that? Is he even from that part of the country to know how things operate? Why are you blaming him? 3 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by SegFauIt: 4:40pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Binance:hahahaha e pain am enjoy your ban dumbass |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Benzemma(m): 4:41pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
WisdomHunter: Man! Am Igbo guy also, but honestly speaking it is worst in Onitsha let's be honest with ourselves. Onitsha is Den of robbers! 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by SegFauIt: 4:43pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
WisdomHunter:I think you should change your moniker to foolish Hunter cos that's what fits slow brains like you |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by samwillyco1(m): 4:50pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Tinyemeka: Am not blaming him much but as a man when you enter any new environment you have to code the behaviors of those within and behave like them to avoid some certain things. |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by stanluiz(m): 4:51pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
flokii:Say by a skull miner and human parts harvester from ogun state. Better stay in your ritualistic region. Mumu 2 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Sicilyjones: 4:54pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
People that are pointing at aba, I don't think such thing happens in aba, they only use agboros to load motors making it look like the car is almost full, but to force and intimidate u is not happening, so any body with direct experience should tell us |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Nezzjnr: 4:55pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
collagiatepaper:Terrible Liar Before you insult me I'm from the East 4 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Omotaday(m): 5:03pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Omoo, shey this country fit better like this? I once boarded a board from Onitsha to Lagos. I never experienced somethin like this sha, maybe I was lucky that day |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Goke7: 5:16pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Anambra 1st son will never be in a thread like this, na to dey post pictures and stats of Anambra as the most developed state. I just dey laugh, the onitsha story has always been there for ages, it's nothing new at all. The so called gateway to the SE. Nonsense 4 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by armadeo(m): 5:17pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
collagiatepaper: I agree with traffic robberies. But the tale of touts practically robbing you at the park is unheard of. And the fact that it is a well known activity is beyond comprehension. It's like saying you are forced/ threatened to enter a bus to Benin and you get dropped at ore and told to find your way. Its really strange and can never happen in lagos. 5 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Nobody: 5:28pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
samwillyco1: Rubbish. Maybe the governor of that state should write boldly at the entrance to the state "All sense of basic and common decency is not to be found here. Please be rugged". This isn't the first time we are hearing of such tales from people who have used various motor parks in the east. Na curse? 4 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by collagiatepaper: 5:32pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
armadeo: It is common at Ojota and maza maza |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Nobody: 5:32pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
collagiatepaper: Lol. I'm sure you don't even know where Ojota is. Be lying up and down. I'm sure your conscience, if not dead, will be scolding you for lying. Bold faced lies. Who dem born well make e come steal for park in the southwest? They collected money from you and ran away? Lol. You must be confusing Lagos for Anambra. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by collagiatepaper: 5:34pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Ojota is after Maryland if you are coming from Ikeja. TripleOh7: |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Nobody: 5:38pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
collagiatepaper: So you sat in the car. Then some people came and collected money from all of you and then ran away? Lol. You sef think am. E make sense? 5 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by collagiatepaper: 5:42pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
TripleOh7: They collected TP from us and we waited for like 2hrs inside the bus. We were just 3 in the bus. They pretended as though they were looking for more passengers and disappeared from there. It was as though it was jazzy things |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by ogbuefi677(m): 5:52pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
ubee:You ppl keep falling into this pit that tends to rubbish your grievances. You probably have 100s of easterners as schoolmates, classmates, neighbours etc. HOW MANY OF THEM LIVE THEIR LIVES TRYING TO CHEAT YOU? Why rub the tar on the whole tribe? The agberos who stab ppl to death everyday in Lagos in a bid to snatch phones and personal belongings,are they Igbos? Try to cure yourself of propaganda fueled Igbo hatred,there is no tribe that doesn't have such ppl. To a Yoruba man who lived 30yrs in Enugu and who maybe flies in and out,these stories will sound strange to him,yet he is in d same Igbo land. 3 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by prof2007: 5:52pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
collagiatepaper: Africans are very SENTIMENTAL. That is part of why the continent is faced with gross under-development, despite being the most resource-and-climate-rich region on this planet! This is not about TRIBE or REGION. These are personal experiences being shared by people who suffered such. I have lived in and/or visited places like Benin, Asaba, Agbor, Enugu, Onitsha, Okigwe, Owerri, Aba, Nnewi, Lagos, Ibadan, Oshogbo, Ilorin, Offa, Jebba, Mokwa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kaura-Namoda, Okene, Lokoja, Kano, Makurdi, Calabar, Uyo, Port-Harcourt etc. I can authoritatively tell you that my worst experiences with touts, fake local government officials, and criminal-minded policemen, have been at ONITSHA. Remember that there could be innocent souls planning to travel that route, and whose money, property, peace of mind or even lives might be saved by reading this type of post by the OP. Sentiment and tribal jingoism aside, let's learn to call a spade a spade! 10 Likes |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by kponkedenge(m): 5:56pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
BKayy: This is quite terrible. |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by Jeferious: 6:01pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Reeberry:Because I've stayed there over the years. Talk about environmental influence |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by ELKHALIFAISIS(m): 6:01pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
Benzemma:efulefu get out of my way... the Touts in lagos and ogun nko 1 Like |
Re: My Terrible Experience At Onitsha Motor Park by MummyD2020(f): 6:01pm On Jul 10, 2021 |
macdammy: Nigerians! Abeg which wan be rubbish and spices lol? |
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