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Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Savageman247(op): 5:34pm On Feb 19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__gAMFllx4?si=uDepciozjOIq5cbt

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Nigerian diaspora, some Nigerians reportedly targeted Nigerian-owned shops in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in a series of armed robbery operations.

According to reports, two suspects managed to escape, while one was arrested by local authorities. This marks the third reported operation in the same area, raising serious concerns about the negative impact such actions have on the reputation of Nigerians abroad.

A video has circulated online showing one of the suspects being arrested by police, drawing widespread criticism and condemnation from Nigerians both locally and abroad.

The footage, which appears to capture the moment of the arrest, highlights the brazen nature of the attempt and the swift response from bystanders and law enforcement. Authorities in Amsterdam are said to be investigating the matter further, with calls from community leaders for increased vigilance to prevent future incidents.

This event underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian communities overseas, where isolated criminal acts can tarnish the image of an entire group. ReportNaija urges all Nigerians to uphold the values of integrity and lawfulness, no matter where they are in the world.
Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/02/two-nigerians-escape-one-arrested-after.html?m=1

Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by tunde1200(m): 5:45pm On Feb 19
This event underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian communities overseas, where isolated criminal acts can tarnish the image of an entire group. ReportNaija urges all Nigerians to uphold the values of integrity and lawfulness, no matter where they are in the world.

Them know themselves that's tarnished the image of our beloved country.
Ye ye and shameful people
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by doctore212(m): 5:46pm On Feb 19
How can ?

Your brother dey hustle abroad your intention is to pull him down.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by ruggedtimi(m): 5:51pm On Feb 19
This is an old incident. About a year ago.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Stephen0mozzy: 5:56pm On Feb 19
Dem just dey panel beat person "I just got back" 😂 Werey dey even dey cover face.

But Africans howfar.... Una dey scatter the business goods just to contribute some slaps.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by ogahshtu: 6:00pm On Feb 19
Name/tribe checkers right now , I didn't mention anyone in particular grin grin

Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Namaster: 6:00pm On Feb 19
"some Nigerians reportedly targeted Nigerian-owned shops in Amsterdam"

When your Village People DECIDED to get a Visa rather than let you escape.

grin
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Exousiang01(m):
They will not work in Nigeria, when then come outside they will still not work.
They blame the government for not creating jobs at home, when they find jobs they still don't do it

QuinQQ:
How do you know they're not working?
Is "armed robbery" listed in their job description?

Or you mean they were on one of their shifts...
You most probably would do the same if allowed to come out here.
How person go dey defend armed robbery.

Someone will spend years, sweating to build a business, una own na to just waka enter inside the place go pack the person sweat
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by HacheNoire: 6:10pm On Feb 19
The government of Netherlands need to do more and create jobs. People are now desperate to steal and loot.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by OgaTheTop2: 6:12pm On Feb 19
What's wrong with these people?
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Laple0541(m): 6:12pm On Feb 19
Imagine! You are in a country that offers you many opportunities to make good money, yet you chose to be a thief. Deport them all and let them come and serve their jail time in Nigerian prisons.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by inoki247: 6:13pm On Feb 19
Imagine na Nigerians like you wey struggle to set something up you still wan make life hard for....


Complain about nothing is working in Nigeria you see opportunity to try another place you choose to dey act like aneemaa...
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Dreal1247: 6:16pm On Feb 19
Some persons would have done excellently better living in Nigeria but decided to get a visa to travel into bondage and slavery. Some are already in the prison and will never come back to Nigeria again. What a tragedy?
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Celepope: 6:16pm On Feb 19
There is going to be an increase in such instances as Economy continues to deteriorate globally. Many people are going through tough times in diaspora but that shouldn’t serve as an excuse in indulging in criminal behavior because there are alternative menial jobs that one can engage in these countries but some feel too big to go engage in them resulting to such scenario. I have a friend who have been out of IT job for almost 3 years here in the US and I have suggested all sorts of jobs to him including even Correctional Facility job but he feels too big to go apply for it. This is a job that is very easy to get less than 40 days provided your record is clean.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by dibunotion(m): 6:17pm On Feb 19
Country wey I dey run application for na im these ones wan ruin our image
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by datola: 6:19pm On Feb 19
A people of a country under curse!

Were dey shout, I wan police after receiving some Nigerian beating.

Why did they allow him to cover his face na.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by babzo(m): 6:20pm On Feb 19
How do you leave Nigeria, travel overseas to become an armed robber. No way it didn't cost those criminals at least N3 million to relocate to Europe.

Then after that you became an armed robberhuh?
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Slytiger: 6:21pm On Feb 19
They would still blame the Nigerian government.
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by marlow1962(m): 6:22pm On Feb 19
Lol, at least them go get free electricity for jail cheesy
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by ZombieTAMER: 6:22pm On Feb 19
Deport the idiots and deny the rest visasr

After voting Tinubu.. they become nuisance everywhere, running away from hopelessness agenda
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by omoredia: 6:23pm On Feb 19
Nigeria is a country of theives nah. If ur leaders are theives what do u expect?
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Checkwell: 6:23pm On Feb 19
Veeeeey oooooold video
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by Boladogailese(f): 6:25pm On Feb 19
Even in holland too badd
Re: Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery Of Shop In Amsterdam by JAPAHTML: 6:28pm On Feb 19
He's so lucky he's not in Nigeria if not otilor 😁 Dem for lynch am

Nigerians self even for abroad hand still touch am small 🤣🤣
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