Aba Keke Rider Returns ₦4 Million Forgotten by Passenger
In a time when many are scrambling for survival, Lucky Okoro, a commercial tricycle (Keke) rider in Aba, Abia State, has restored faith in humanity by returning ₦4 million forgotten by a passenger in his vehicle. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
His act of honesty has since gone viral, with Nigerians praising him as a rare breed of integrity in a chaotic world.
💼 The Day Luck Met Lucky
Okoro recounted the story on his Facebook page, stating that the incident occurred when a Cameroonian woman boarded his tricycle from Aba Main Park to Ariaria Market. Unknown to her, she left behind a bag containing ₦4 million in cash.
“I went back to the park but couldn’t find her. Eventually, I traced her to Ariaria Market where she was crying and nearly suicidal,” Okoro wrote.
Moved with compassion, he said he wiped her tears, reunited her with her money, and even escorted her to a hotel where she could calm down before continuing her business journey.
🙏🏽 “Thanks Jehovah” – Faith Meets Integrity
A Jehovah’s Witness from Umuomei, Obingwa LGA, Lucky Okoro says he felt compelled to do the right thing because of his faith and conscience, not expectation of reward.
“Some of my fellow Keke riders called me ‘mugun’ [fool], but I know I’m not. I love what I did,” he wrote online.
“Thanks Jehovah, I found her.”
In viral video clips, the woman is seen praying for him with tears of gratitude, holding her bundles of recovered cash as stunned onlookers cheered.
🗣️ Public Reactions: “This Man Deserves a National Honor”
The story has sparked widespread admiration on social media, with many calling for public recognition, rewards, and even national honors:
@ifeoma.james: “Integrity still exists in Nigeria. May God bless this man!”
@lagos_mouthpiece: “He’s not a mugun. He’s a national hero.”
@itz_victor_savage: “EFCC should make him a brand ambassador for honesty.”
@ada_obioma: “We need more Okoros in Nigeria. Give this man a scholarship or business grant!”
🔍 In a Country Where Trust is Fading…
Stories like Okoro’s feel almost unbelievable in a Nigeria where corruption, scams, and selfishness are often the norm. But his act proves that values still matter, even when no one is watching.
It’s a lesson in:
Integrity over gain
Empathy over indifference
Humanity over hustle
In a world driven by survival and scarcity, your name stands out—not just for returning the money, but for reminding us what dignity looks like in action.
You are not a mugun. You are a man of honor.