An elderly woman has broken down in tears while pleading for the return of ₦300,000 she forgot inside a commercial tricycle (keke) today, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Bayelsa State.
In a now-viral video, the woman, visibly distressed, appealed directly to the keke rider who might have found the money. “Please, any keke rider who finds ₦300,000 in their tricycle should please return it to me. I’m the owner,” she said while crying.ѕєє тнє ν!∂єσ нєяє
The incident happened in Bayelsa State, with many believing it occurred around Yenagoa or nearby areas where keke riders operate heavily. The woman said she left a bag containing the cash inside the tricycle and only realised it later. She is now begging whoever picked it up to do the right thing and return it.
Reactions on Social Media
Many people who saw the video expressed sympathy for the woman. Some prayed that the money would be returned to her, while others noted how painful such a loss can be in these hard times.
One user wrote: “Woman cries out for help after claiming she forgot a bag containing ₦300,000 inside a commercial tricycle (keke) today in Bayelsa State.”
Another commented: “People would assist the mama but that 300k is gone in a country where 70 percent of the people lack emotions when money is the topic.”
