A Nigerian man living in Canada has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a video of himself walking on a street at 1 am, contrasting his sense of safety abroad with the insecurity he experienced in Nigeria. The man, identified on TikTok as @imole_1st, recorded the footage after leaving a movie theater and walking home late at night.
Man Describes Feeling of Safety at 1 am in Canada
In the video, the man said: “It’s currently 1 am and I’m outside. I went to the movies, and I’m coming home late. I’m not scared that one person will kidnap me. I’m not scared that someone will attack me. I’m not scared that they will collect my phone. This is what every human being should enjoy in their country as a citizen of the country. Safety. Basic human rights.”
The caption accompanying the video read: “This seems special to me because I moved from Nigeria to Canada, but this is supposed to be normal for every human being. Nigerian government has ROBBED its citizens of a normal life.”
Reactions from Social Media Users
The video garnered numerous reactions on TikTok, with many users sharing similar experiences. One user, xiao.mei, commented: “I experienced that too, I don't need to clutch my purse here when I moved from the Philippines, and I'm no longer scared to walk out alone at night as a woman.” Another user, big ebubu, said: “but I don't know bout other state but here in Lagos my area we stay out and don't get bother bout insecurities for real.”
Prime Axis wrote: “Brr my parent don’t use to care if am late at home since im in Canada but brr beware there’s wolves midnight oooo ? I don jam park like that.” User Leo1 commented: “They ruin our childhood and are also trying to ruin our youthful age, they give our parents rice to repeat the bad system of Govt to ruin more unborn kids while their children live comfortably abroad but in the country they represent they ruin it.”
Ms D said: “uk not fit relate ???before all this 18yrs small boys when don drink go attack you.” Kyuster (Lana's Version) shared: “lost my phone in a downtown party. somehow got it back a week later cause the person tried to find me. if na lagos, fashi that thing.”
Related Stories of Return from Abroad
In a related development, a man returned to Nigeria after 33 years in the UK, while another nurse came back after eight years abroad. Additionally, Legit.ng previously reported that a lady who relocated to the UK announced her permanent return to Nigeria after two years. She explained her reasons, drawing attention and welcoming comments from readers.
This video highlights the stark contrast in public safety between Nigeria and countries like Canada, where citizens can walk at night without fear of violent crime. The man’s remarks have reignited debates about governance and basic rights in Nigeria.
