A video shared by a Nigerian lady has ignited a firestorm of reactions online after she revealed the shocking request a commercial bus driver made of her while on the road in Lagos.
The Unbelievable Request on a Lagos Bus
The incident, which occurred recently, was documented by the TikTok user identified as @oluwapam1lerin. According to her account, the driver of the bus she boarded suddenly stopped the vehicle. However, instead of turning off the engine, he made an unexpected demand.
The driver asked Oluwapamilerin to stretch her leg and hold down the brake pedal of the moving vehicle. His reason? He needed to step out and engage in a physical altercation with someone. In the now-viral video, the lady's left foot can clearly be seen pressed firmly on the brake pad inside the bus.
"Lagos is Not a Real Place" - Passenger's Reaction
Expressing her disbelief at the surreal situation, Oluwapamilerin captioned the video with a now-relatable Lagos lament. She said, "Lagos is not a real place, because why did this bus driver ask me to hold the brake so he could go and fight? Na everyday i dey see one or two shege in this Lagos."
The video, posted on December 21, 2025, quickly gained traction on TikTok, amassing thousands of views and comments from netizens who were equally stunned and amused by the driver's audacity.
Social Media Erupts with Hilarious and Concerned Reactions
The online community wasted no time in flooding the comment section with a mix of humour, shock, and relatable Lagos experiences.
Many users focused on the sheer risk involved. User @BigPhamous ominously commented, "If ur foot mistakenly goes off that break, well..." while @shineonn001 offered a contradictory assurance, "If you remove your leg nothing will happen trust me."
Others saw the funny side and the lady's sudden promotion. @amirr joked, "From passenger princess to assistant driver," and @P.E.T.R.U.C.E added, "Assistant driver, upcoming conductor.. hope you didn't pay for this internship."
Some comments highlighted the bizarre normality of such events in Lagos. A user pointed out that the lady "recorded everything BUT not the fight itself," while another suggested they would have driven the bus away.
The viral clip underscores the unpredictable and often chaotic nature of daily commuting in Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos, where passengers sometimes find themselves in roles far beyond just fare-paying customers.
