A UK-based Nigerian man residing in Middlesbrough has sounded an alarm after falling victim to a shocking daylight robbery. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, took to social media to share his harrowing experience, recounting how he was ambushed by a group of teenage boys on bikes who attempted to make away with his belongings.
According to his narration, he was walking down the street, listening to music on his headphones, when the assailants suddenly approached him. In a swift and coordinated move, they snatched his headphones and sped off on their bikes, leaving him momentarily stunned by the attack.
However, demonstrating quick thinking and relying on what he described as his Nigerian instincts, he took immediate action. Rather than giving up, he strategically tracked down the culprits by predicting the route they would take. Through a combination of knowledge of the streets and sharp intuition, he managed to intercept them. Despite their attempt to intimidate him by brandishing a crossbow, he bravely stood his ground and successfully retrieved his stolen headphones.
In a video shared on TikTok, the man detailed his ordeal and issued a strong warning to residents and visitors in Middlesbrough, urging them to be vigilant and cautious while walking in the area.
His statement read: “I just got attacked right now by some boys on the streets of Middlesbrough, and I’m making this video to warn everyone to be careful. I was simply walking, minding my business, when they snatched my headphones and took off. But I knew the turns they would take, and I tracked them down. They even pulled out a crossbow to try and hit me, but I still got my headphones back.”
His video has since gone viral, sparking widespread discussions about safety concerns in the UK. Many netizens have flooded the comment section with their reactions, sharing similar experiences and debating the perception of safety in different countries.
See some reactions below:
Helen Ify: “For the abroad wey una talk say e safe?”
Mr_martynz: “Be like say 9ja safe pass all these countries sef.”
Alioo: “Stay safe. What’s crazy is the police may come and arrest you for defending yourself and retrieving your property.”
Uy: “I happened to change my washing machine and left the old one in my backyard, thinking of how to discard it. The next morning, I woke up, and it was gone—someone had stolen it and even opened my back door, which was bolted. Now, I double-check my locks before sleeping.”
Quamjan: “Thanks for the information. Thank God you’re safe.”
Rachel🥰🧘🏾♀️: “🥺 Everyone saying the UK is safer than the USA! If the gun law was given to the UK for a single day 💔 everything would go out of control! The knife crime is everywhere 😩.”
Milly Av 💣 🪖: “Let me reach there first 😂 I will be very careful.”
Ogbeni_Fola: “Stay away from those boys that stay in TS1, especially Parliament Way.”
HImm‼️: “Using headphones 🎧 on the street is wrong, it reduces your observation.”
EricJohnikenna: “Honestly, using earphones distracts you. A lot could go wrong.”
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As the video continues to gain traction, more people are speaking out about their concerns regarding public safety in various cities. Many are advising pedestrians to be extra cautious while walking alone and to remain aware of their surroundings to prevent similar incidents. Meanwhile, supporters have commended the Nigerian man’s bravery in standing up to his attackers and reclaiming what was rightfully his.