Man Drives off Without Paying after Purchasing Full Tank Fuel In Ekiti

News Update

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after purchasing fuel worth N58,548 at a filling station in Ekiti and fleeing without paying.

The incident, shared in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), was brought to public attention by user @Liltuffsb.

The post revealed that the man, whose photo was attached, filled his tank at a filling station in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, and drove off, leaving an elderly fuel attendant in debt and distress.

According to the CCTV footage, the suspect’s face and vehicle details were captured.

He was driving a Honda Accord, commonly known as “End of Discussion,” with the plate number GGE576DY. The footage also showed the man opening the station’s gate wider during the transaction to facilitate his escape.

The post read: “A customer came to fill up his tank and zoomed off without paying. He stole 59.20 liters (₦58,548.4).”

“The old man who sold the fuel to him is now in debt and has been in tears since the incident occurred on January 3, 2025. We have CCTV footage of the entire event.”

It continued: “The incident happened in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. He drives a Honda Accord (‘End of Discussion’) with plate number GGE576DY. Please help catch this criminal and raise awareness. Thank you.”

As the video went viral, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to express their thoughts and reactions to the unfortunate incident.

However, in a lastest update, the culprit has been apprehended and is now in police custody.