Nigerian Soldier Advises Car Owners on 3 Things to Do if Vehicle Suddenly Breaks Down on Highway
- A Nigerian soldier has been trending online for his informative content about road safety precautions for car owners
- In a now-viral video, the soldier addressed drivers on highways and explained what to do if their cars suddenly break down
- He outlined three precautionary measures that can save a person from danger in such unexpected situations
A uniformed Nigerian soldier captured public attention after he addressed a danger many motorists faced but rarely planned for.
He talked about unexpected vehicle failure on lonely roads, and how to be safe during such situations.
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Nigerian soldier advises car owners
Gossipmillnaija shared the clip on Instagram, and netizens appreciated the soldier for the information.
Viewers watched as he spoke with the steady authority of someone who had witnessed what could go wrong when help was far away.
Stranded far from towns, a driver’s worst enemy was panic, according to his narration.
He explained that fear and panic clouded thought, and this often produced reckless choices. Composure was offered as the first defence.
From there, the soldier turned to personal properties, warning that visible wealth invited trouble.
Necklaces, rings and wristwatches were named as objects that needed to disappear quickly.
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He advised tucking them away on the body, hidden from sight, so they would not signal value to anyone passing by.
The soldier then pressed the need for distance from the disabled car.
Securing the doors and removing the key were described as necessary, yet lingering close was framed as a hazard.
He reminded listeners that engines could be fixed or swapped, but a life lost could never be restored.
In moments when machinery failed, self-preservation was meant to outweigh concern for property.
Careful action, he insisted, carried more weight than any vehicle left behind on an empty highway.
In his words:
"If your car break down in the middle of nowhere or in a lonely place pay attention to this. These are the things that you should do to keep yourself away from danger. Number one don't panic calm yourself because if you are panic you'll be confused and once you are confused you make bad decisions don't be panic. Number two remove those things wey go bring eyes come your body things like necklace, rings, wrist watches take them away from you. You can package it and even hide it you understand. Number three keep a distance from that vehicle. You can lock it, lock your vehicle, remove the key but keep a distance from the vehicle. Remember this the vehicle can be replaced, if anything go wrong with the vehicle you can replace it but you cannot replace your life. Stay safe at all time, think smart, reason your life first before any other thing, na the message be that.
Reactions as Nigerian soldier advises car owners
Nigerians had different things to say in the comments section.
Obele_agu_001 said:
"The worst be say them follow us the watch the same thing. Dem go know this tactics."
Derahprince_ wrote:
"Normally this kind of information no suppose comot from soldier mouth but like this the thing don serious oo. May God help us."
_brown_becca said:
"Who still dey wear gold comot this period sef ? Who you wan impress? Danger??"
Everythinglight_beauty commented:
"No 4. Nobody is coming to save you."
Nonchalant_clack said:
"In conclusion just RUN!!!"
See the post below:
Man shares why his car broke down
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man shared the frustrating experience he encountered after purchasing his first car.
The young man had driven the car out of the dealership and begun cruising it without first having it serviced by a mechanic.
Source: Legit.ng
