An unusual scene has gripped social media after footage emerged of a Nigerian police officer who accidentally fell into a pit while chasing a motorcyclist.
According to an update shared by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter), the officer had been in hot pursuit of the bike rider when the unexpected mishap occurred. While trying to catch up with the fleeing rider, the officer reportedly failed to notice a massive open pit ahead and tumbled straight into it.
The circulating video shows the officer trapped at the bottom of the deep pit, visibly struggling to climb back up as curious onlookers gather around the opening to assess the situation. His condition at the time remains unclear, but the incident has stirred massive engagement across social media platforms.
The video quickly gained traction, prompting a flood of reactions from online users. While some were critical of the officer’s motives during the chase, others were more concerned about the danger posed by such uncovered pits in public areas.
Beyond the amusement and sympathy expressed, many users also pointed to the need for proper safety measures in urban environments and called on authorities to address hazardous spots like the one involved in the incident.
This latest episode adds to ongoing public scrutiny of law enforcement operations and highlights the persistent infrastructural challenges in many Nigerian cities.
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Moment a Nigerian police officer ended up in a pit while chasing a bike man😳🙆 pic.twitter.com/A24uRanGoW
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 20, 2025
Source: NewsandVibes.com