Terrifying Uber Ride Nearly Ends in Kidnapping for Lady

A Nigerian woman narrowly escaped what appears to have been an attempted kidnapping during an early morning Uber ride in Lagos, triggering a wave of concern about safety in ride-hailing services.

The woman, who shared her ordeal via TikTok, explained that she had booked an Uber around 5 a.m. while heading to work for an important presentation. Unable to board a bus due to the early morning crowd, she opted for a ride-hailing app.

Things took a strange turn when the vehicle pulled up almost immediately. She entered without hesitation. Unbeknownst to her, the driver had already canceled the trip, making the ride untraceable via the app.

Not long into the journey, she began feeling uncomfortable. Her unease heightened when she noticed that the door handle on her side had been tampered with and the window was locked with no manual control. These signs made her suspect something was off.

As her anxiety grew, the situation escalated when the driver subtly revealed a hidden firearm. Feeling trapped, she attempted to communicate with motorists outside the vehicle using body language while trying not to alert the driver.

Luck came in the form of a concerned motorist who had earlier made eye contact with her and noticed her distress. When traffic brought all vehicles to a halt, the motorist took action. He approached the car, and after receiving no response from the driver, a few more men joined in.

Using force, the group managed to break the vehicle’s windshield and opened the door. She immediately directed them to where the firearm was hidden. The crowd then apprehended the driver and beat him up for the alleged abduction attempt.

The incident, now viral, has fueled calls for improved background checks and monitoring of e-hailing service providers in Nigeria. Many have expressed concern that similar incidents could be happening undetected and are demanding greater oversight to protect riders.

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Source: NewsandVibes.com