Man shares encounter with police officer disguised as okada rider in Ilorin

A Nigerian man has shared his experience after unknowingly boarding a motorcycle ridden by a police officer disguised as an okada rider in Challenge, Ilorin.

In a post shared on his TikTok page, he revealed that the incident happened some time ago but has remained on his mind ever since.

According to him, he had gone out to a popular spot in Ilorin known as Challenge and, as it got late, struggled to find a bike home.

Eventually, he found one and set off on his journey.

He noted that it is common for police officers to be stationed around the area.

As they approached Tanke, the bike rider repeatedly asked him which route he preferred to take, hinting at police presence. However, he confidently assured the rider that he had nothing to hide.

Upon reaching a police checkpoint, the bike rider had a brief conversation with the officers before proceeding.

Upon arrival at his destination, the rider surprised him by pulling off his camouflage and revealing that he was actually a police officer.

Recounting the incident, he wrote:  

“I went to Challenge and stayed there till around 10 p.m. I finally found an okada, and while nearing Tanke junction, the bike man asked me which route I wanted him to take because of the police.”

“He asked the first time, and I said there was no problem. He asked again a few minutes later, then a third time, and I assured him that I don’t engage in anything illegal.”

“At the first checkpoint, he spoke to the officers, showed them something, and they let him pass.”

Reflecting on the experience, he noted that the situation could have ended differently if he had been involved in anything illegal.

As the post gained traction online, many social media users took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the unusual encounter.