A Nigerian man, Tomi Akporoghene Wajuola, has taken to Facebook to narrate how an attempt to save a dying stranger almost landed him in serious trouble with the police in Asaba, Delta State.
According to him, the incident happened earlier in the year when he rushed an unconscious young man, who had collapsed by the roadside, to the hospital after seeking medical advice from a doctor. Sadly, upon arrival at the hospital, the young man reportedly passed away.
Out of due process, Tomi said he insisted the matter be reported to the police since he did not know the deceased personally. However, what was supposed to be a simple documentation allegedly turned into a nightmare.
He claimed that upon getting to the GRA Police Station in Asaba, some officers allegedly accused him of murder. He recounted that his statement was taken under caution and he was allegedly threatened by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Joseph Udoh, who he said vowed to “teach him a lesson” for trying to act like a Good Samaritan.
Tomi revealed that it took the intervention of a top government official before he was eventually cleared and released. Shockingly, he also alleged that his bank account was drained as “bail money”, leaving him with only ₦2,000 when he finally regained freedom — despite the deceased’s family reportedly confirming their son had an underlying health condition.
He stated that the experience opened his eyes to why many Nigerians record emergency situations instead of helping victims, out of fear of harassment and wrongful accusation.
As the year winds down, Tomi expressed gratitude to God for helping him escape what could have destroyed his life and used the opportunity to remember countless others still behind bars for similar incidents.
He wrote:
“Many people are still in prison for cases lesser than mine. My people, join me to thank God.”
The post has since generated discussions on social media, with many Nigerians calling for police reform and better protection for Good Samaritans.
📌 Source: Facebook — Written by Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola
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