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This may be coming late, but like the saying goes "better late than never"
A couple of days ago, I went to visit a friend. I parked some distance from his shop. I didn't even spend up to 10 minutes only for me to go outside and found some government officials trying to tow my car away. I asked who they were and they said KAI. They said I parked 'Illegally' cos the road was tagged 'NO PARKING'

Now, my car is at their station and they said I'll pay a fine of N25000 for it to be released. My key is with them and they also deflated my front tyre. They also said that if I don't come back for it before 4pm that day, then I would have to come get it at Alausa. This happened around Akerele extension in surulere. And the 'office' they took me to was just after masha (ogogoro b/stop)

Guys, please, what do I do to get back my car without paying that huge sum of money And also, did I make a mistake by allowing them impound my vehicle and also giving them my key?

Finally, is this their usual practice or I'm I just being extorted?

Thanks in advance for your help

Please help o0o!!

Cc: GAZZUZZ

Its funny sha,u came and met them about to tow ur car and u let them do it and even gave them ur keys,you should have tried all means to make sure the car is not towed,you should ve created a scene @least if shitta boys help u put mouth u would ve just settled the KAI like 5k as u met them on it,now e don enter voice mail,u will be treated by D books.
Always make sure u park @ appropriate parking spaces,even if u see cars parked somewhere,still endeavour to ask if its allowed to park there,sometimes cars are parked @ unathorised parking zone and only the 1st or the last car falls the victim

Was there a 'No Parking' sign where you parked?

Either way, your cheapest option is to pay the fine.
Assuming you acted fast when your car was being towed away, you might have been able to negotiate to perhaps 1-10th of that amount. You can still try to talk to them sha.

Bountydog and 0rex, I pretty much appreciate your words. Thanks. Buh 0rex, isn't it too late for negotiations? At that time, I was penny less. Very broke. And these guys don't listen to "I dey come" so, I had no choice. Buh are you sure I can still negotiate I'll be going to their office tomorrow sha

Feranchek:
Bountydog and 0rex, I pretty much appreciate your words. Thanks. Buh 0rex, isn't it too late for negotiations?...

It is never too late for negotiations. However, be prepared to pay the whole fine incase it doesn't work but it's better to try first.

0rex:
It is never too late for negotiations. However, be prepared to pay the whole fine incase it doesn't work but it's better to try first.

Gratias papi, gratias