A lady and her brother were just trying to move a mattress in a minibus across Lagos. A journey that should have taken less than 30 minutes reportedly turned into a frustrating series of demands for money. At the first stop, an agbero allegedly demanded ₦50,000. Just 3–4 kilometres later, another group reportedly stopped them and demanded payment, with more stops following along the way.
Frustrated by what was happening, the lady began recording the experience, while the overlays on the video repeatedly flashed: State of Excellence ❌ State of Agbero ✅ But the encounter reportedly became even more tense. At one point, one of the agberos threatened to collect the lady’s phone and smash it on the ground after noticing that she was recording him. At another location, an agbero reportedly threatened to beat her brother when he questioned the demand for money and refused to comply.
At one point, she also encountered a policewoman who reportedly acknowledged that even police officers sometimes pay these agberos when transporting loads. The video has since stirred strong reactions online, with many condemning the reported incidents and calling on relevant authorities to intervene. Critics argue that such demands are increasingly being seen as a normal part of moving goods around Lagos.
For many people, the frustration is simple: imagine working hard and saving money to buy a mattress, only to be stopped by people demanding payment before you can transport your own purchase to your home. What should be an ordinary journey home can quickly become a series of unexpected payments, confrontations and, according to the account in the video, even threats. Many online commenters are now asking whether this has become an accepted part of doing business on Lagos roads—and calling for the relevant authorities to take action. Cc: Nlfpmod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hno58CA4iJY?si=If7K92Yd07CeeZzs
