“I Was Beaten After a Government Convoy Hit My Car and Drove Off” – Abuja Motorist Cries Out

• A man has alleged that he was assaulted after pursuing a government convoy whose pilot vehicle reportedly hit his car and drove away in Abuja.
• The incident has generated outrage online, with many Nigerians calling for those involved to be held accountable.

A Nigerian man has alleged that he was physically assaulted after a government convoy reportedly hit his car and refused to stop in Abuja.

Sharing his experience, the man described the incident as one of the most terrifying moments of his life. According to him, the accident occurred when a pilot vehicle in the convoy collided with his car. Rather than stopping after the crash, he claimed the convoy sped away.

Determined to seek accountability, he said he followed the convoy until he eventually caught up with it. However, instead of getting answers, he alleged that he was attacked and beaten.

“Today, I experienced one of the most terrifying moments of my life. My car was hit by a pilot vehicle in a government convoy in Abuja. Instead of stopping after the collision, the convoy drove away.

“I followed them to demand accountability. When I eventually caught up with them, I was physically ass@ulted and beaten.

“No citizen should be treated this way simply for seeking answers after an accident. I am deeply shaken by what happened.”

The claim has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians condemning the alleged assault and calling for accountability from those involved.

Some reactions

@Bsamdeco: “That guy wey first collect the I go give m 500 hundred first for neck make body tell m say I no play.”

@hemjay1ne: “Some of this thing dey funny sometimes, una go beat me o but he person wey I hold I go make sure say I damage am. All this talk and videos haven’t solved anything in awhile.”

@Omuakpero: “That guy that took your phone dey mad Abi if this is right.”

@1Negativevibes: “Na to slap the police man join.”

@Raenarcos: “So person no fit speak up again for him own right what a country.”

@CejayHommy93957: “Nigeria that will soon consume all of unaaa.”

@IkeduruBros: “Everyone acts with impunity in this gfs country.”

“Today, I Experienced One Of The Most Terrifying Moments Of My Life. My Car Was Hit By a Pilot Vehicle In a Government Convoy In Abuja. Instead Of Stopping After The Collision, The Convoy Drove Away. I Followed Them To Demand Accountability. When I Eventually Caught Up With Them,… pic.twitter.com/qp4CkwOCvo

— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) July 10, 2026