I Was Called A ‘F00l’ For Returning ₦100,000 Forgotten By Passenger – Tricyclist

Ayuba Yusuf, a Kaduna-based tricycle operator who returned  ₦100,000 that had been misplaced by a passenger, has described how several members of the public chastised him for returning the money to the owner.

The tricyclist, who holds a Diploma in Public Administration, revealed that while some people praised him, many others chastised him for being “foolish” for repaying such a large sum at such a “difficult” period.

His biggest loss, he added, was that although some people praised him for his honesty, many others chastised him for being stupid enough to return the money.

According to the tricycle operator, on the 19th of October, a woman with children beckoned at him at exactly 6.45 p.m., just 15 minutes before the tricyclist was supposed to be done with work for the day.

In his words: “I told her it was late but she pleaded with me to help her, as she had some small children, and was probably returning from a trip.

“Out of pity, I obliged, and at great risk, after which she paid her fare and I left hurriedly to beat the 7 pm closing time fixed by the state government.

“But upon reaching home, I saw a bag forgotten in my tricycle, apparently belonging to the woman, and upon opening same, saw some clothing materials, cosmetics, and money, which I decided not to touch,”

“My wife later heard an announcement on the missing bag through Liberty Radio, Kaduna, and drew my attention, after which I returned the items, including the money.

“The woman was so elated that she gave me ₦10,000 out of the money, which I rejected, but she insisted that I should accept same.

“Some people at the station intervened by insisting that I accept the gift, which I did reluctantly by collecting only ₦4,000, and giving some others at the scene, N6,000 to share,”

Source; Ghgossip.com