A Hausa trader has reportedly returned a large sum of money belonging to a deaf man after false reports of the man’s death circulated in the community.
According to a post shared by Gossip Mill Nigeria on X, the deaf man, who reportedly trades at Ogbeijoh Market, had been keeping his daily earnings with an Aboki trader for safekeeping.
The report claimed that news of the man’s death spread recently, prompting people to believe that he had passed away.
However, the man reportedly returned to the market the following day, where the trader handed over the full amount of money he had been keeping for him.
A video circulating alongside the claim appears to show people sorting large amounts of naira notes from black bags on the ground, while the trader reportedly returns the money that had been entrusted to him.
The incident reportedly left onlookers surprised, particularly after they discovered the amount of wealth the deaf trader had accumulated from his daily business activities.
Social media users have praised the trader for allegedly keeping the money safe and returning it in full, with some describing the incident as an example of trust and honesty across ethnic lines.
The story has also sparked conversations about the determination of people living with disabilities who continue to run businesses and earn a living in local markets.
However, details surrounding the incident remain unverified. The available information is based on social media posts and a circulating video, and there has been no independent confirmation of the identities of the people involved, the exact amount of money returned or the circumstances surrounding the reported death.
As the video continues to circulate online, more details may emerge about the trader, the deaf businessman and what actually happened at Ogbeijoh Market.
