US-based Nigerian Woman Shares How She Almost Got Arrested During First Month in America, Many React
- A Nigerian woman shared how she almost got arrested during her first month in the United States of America
- She also mentioned one thing she’d never do again in the US after sharing her near-arrest experience
- Many who came across her post shared their thoughts on what she faced and their similar experiences as immigrants
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A Nigerian woman named Olamide shared how police almost arrested her during her first month in the United States of America.
She shared one great lesson she learnt after the experience, sparking reactions.
Source: TikTok
In a video by @midecious033 on TikTok, the woman opened up about the incident that almost led to her arrest.
The mother-of-one, who was a student, said a friend of hers convinced her to collect a laptop from school, but after she did, she forgot it on the bus.
She stated that she didn’t realise she forgot it till the bus left.
Her words:
"I got off at my stop, stood in front of an apartment building and started crying like a baby. I was completely lost."
Source: TikTok
She mentioned that while she was crying, the owners of the apartment called the police on her.
The woman added:
"I was so scared. Then they asked what the problem was, and I explained. Then they told me I was loitering. That was the day I learnt never to stand around in front of people's houses looking confused."
Watch the video below:
Reactions trail Nigerian woman's experience in America
@Tomi said:
"USA is scary then, no one will call police on u in the UK."
@Ify | Twin Mama Creator said:
"My story long o... abroad go humble you, same here you don’t stand around people’s house or street looking confused. They will call the cops."
@onaopemipo_2018 said:
"For where America 🇺🇸 go humbly you , even when people see you crying, dey will just walk pass."
@Anniyonu | Lifestyle Creator said:
"The way I use to hold my bag on the train, because smalll thing I don forget am! Lost two of my bags on a train just because I got off and forgot them, so I can relate abroad will humble you."
@Nikarinetebong said:
"I have paid all my investment on driving tickets simply bc my car tires use to tourch the white line .and note am talking about one stop sign camara taking me everyday while am returning from work .numerous times I was unaware."
In related stories, a Nigerian lady in the US bought a Tesla after one year of working as a nurse, while another who worked as a teacher celebrated her student's win.
US-based Nigerian woman loses job
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady in the United States broke down in tears after losing her job, revealing her struggles.
She shared her emotions on TikTok, reflecting on her 12 years in a foreign country without stability.
Many who came across her video encouraged her, while others shared their similar experiences as immigrants.
Source: Legit.ng
