A Nigerian taxi driver who discovered $100,000 left behind by a passenger in the back seat of his car has gained widespread attention for his honesty. Instead of keeping the money, the driver took the initiative to bring it to a radio station, hoping to locate the rightful owner. This rare act of integrity was captured in a video that has since gone viral on TikTok, where it has sparked numerous reactions from viewers.
The video, which shows the driver proudly speaking about his decision to return the money, highlights the rarity of such honesty, with many praising his character. According to the video’s description, the driver found the $100,000 after the passenger had exited the taxi and forgotten it in the back seat. Instead of pocketing the money, he chose to involve the radio station in the hopes of reuniting the cash with its owner.
As the video gained traction, it sparked a flurry of reactions in the comment section, with many viewers admiring the driver’s decision. Some, however, expressed mixed opinions about his choice to return the large sum of money. Here are some of the comments that surfaced from viewers online:
ezemalonginusuche: “The taxi man will remain poor since he cannot use the opportunity God gave him. The person who forgot $100,000 must get another $500,000.”
Daniel Ogbu Jr.: “How can someone with $100k in hand be using a taxi? If they aren't a thief themselves...”
Flexy: “Almost everyone is insulting this man. Let me tell you, this man will have peace of mind for doing the right thing. I’ve done something similar when I was a teenager, finding a bag full of money.”
Enshi_Sheriff: “This is how generational wealth starts, with one big thief.”
BORO K 🤍 😎: “If it was a Hausa man or an Igbo man, they would never return that money.”
Da Modest: “God forgive me, but the taxi driver can never be rich again in life. If God can use fish to help a person, you still lose out on his blessings.”
Àbâs Dè Grèàt: “If I see this kind of money in a keke (motorcycle taxi), I’m playing Usama Pluto songs on my phone first.”
LONER🥹🚬💊💵: “God sent a blessing to you, and you gave it out to the government, not even to the less privileged.”
Derrick Oxomms: “God is trying to change some people’s lives, but they can’t see it.”
favour: “Why doesn't something like this happen to me? A person with sense would at least take $1k from that amount.”
Sheddy3000: “A person who forgets that much money in a taxi definitely has a lot more at home.”
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