A Nigerian man identified by his X handle @silverpenydr has narrated how he became stranded after lending N3,000,000 to a close friend for proof of funds needed for the friend's relocation to Canada. The lender disclosed that he obtained the money from his wife because the borrower was a trusted family friend. However, the arrangement soured after the friend landed safely in Canada.
Friend's Father Blocks Repayment
According to the lender, the friend claimed he transferred money to his own father in Nigeria with instructions to forward the N3,000,000 back to the original owner. The elderly man reportedly blocked the transaction entirely, insisting that his son must repay the debt through his own efforts abroad. In a shocking twist, the father allegedly used part of the cash to purchase a brand-new motorcycle for himself.
Lender's Account on X
@silverpenydr narrated the incident on X: "I borrowed a friend ₦3 million to add to the proof of funds he needed to travel to Canada. I got the money from my wife, and because this friend is a close pal, my wife knows him very well. After he landed in Canada, instead of sending my money back to my account, he told me he had sent some money to his dad and had instructed him to forward my ₦3 million to me, explaining that it belonged to a friend who lent him money for his trip. To cut the long story short, the dad has refused to release the money, saying his son—my friend—should find a way to refund me himself. Meanwhile, the man has used the money to buy a brand-new motorcycle. I even called the man to explain how urgently I need the money, but he simply hissed and hung up on me. Honestly, I'm so pissed."
Reactions from Social Media Users
Legit.ng compiled some reactions to the post. Tina_rayx said: "That's how people do. Borrowed someone $3k since 2024, till date, he didn't pay back. We weren't even dating like that, but all the best." @mbergmoi commented: "I lend a friend 200k. He complained that the car he's using for Uber to feed family is with the mechanic! I warned him! I pleaded! I begged! But he promised to return it as soon as possible within a week or two! Òmò it's over a year now, smh." @smitcruzy added: "I lent a friend 750k as of 2021 and he promised to pay back before the end of the year. He paid back completely but it took him 4 years."
Related Incident: Man Borrows Over N30k from Loan App
In a separate report, Legit.ng noted that a Nigerian man expressed readiness for a showdown with a loan app pestering him to repay over N30k lent months ago.
