VIDEO: Sirbalo’s Car Damaged by Agberos in Lagos After Refusing ₦200,000

VIDEO: Sirbalo’s Car Damaged by Agberos in Lagos After Refusing ₦200,000

Popular Nigerian content creator  Obotuke Timothy Ochuko, also known as Sirbalo has raised alarm after his car windscreen was allegedly smashed by suspected agberos in Lagos State for refusing to pay a ₦200,000 demand.

The incident, which has since sparked outrage on social media, reportedly occurred in Lagos, where the skit maker said he was confronted by a group of touts who demanded money from him.

According to Sirbalo, the situation escalated after he declined to meet the ₦200,000 demand, leading to the destruction of his vehicle’s windscreen.

He shared details of the encounter online, expressing frustration over the growing menace of agberos in Lagos and the increasing cases of harassment faced by motorists and residents.

Eyewitness accounts circulating online suggest the confrontation happened in a busy area, drawing attention from passersby, though no serious injuries were reported.

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The incident has reignited concerns about extortion and harassment by street touts, commonly referred to as agberos, particularly in parts of Lagos where they are known to impose illegal levies on drivers and business owners.

Many Nigerians reacting online condemned the act, calling for stricter enforcement of laws against street extortion and better protection for citizens.

As of the time of reporting, there has been no official statement from the Lagos State Police Command regarding the incident, and it remains unclear if any arrests have been made.

Security analysts say such incidents highlight ongoing challenges in tackling informal extortion networks operating in urban areas, despite repeated government efforts to curb their activities.

VIDEO: Sirbalo’s Car Damaged by Agberos in Lagos After Refusing ₦200,000