A bizarre and dramatic incident involving a Nigerian police officer has gained widespread attention on social media after a video surfaced showing the officer falling into a large pit while chasing a motorcyclist, commonly referred to as an “okada rider.”
The footage, shared by user @ChuksEricE on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral and sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerians online.
According to the video, the police officer was in active pursuit of a motorcyclist, likely in connection with traffic or regulatory enforcement. However, during the chase, the officer failed to notice an open pit and tumbled into it. The pit appeared to be deep and unmarked, raising concerns about road safety and urban infrastructure.
In the video, the officer is seen trapped at the bottom of the pit, visibly struggling to climb out. A crowd of onlookers gathers around the opening, observing the situation with a mix of curiosity and concern. Some voices in the background can be heard reacting in shock, while others appear amused.
The incident has triggered mixed reactions online. While some users expressed concern for the officer’s safety, calling for proper medical attention and rescue support, others criticized what they described as reckless behavior by law enforcement and a lack of proper infrastructure. A segment of users also used the moment to highlight the frequent tension between police officers and motorcyclists, often caused by allegations of harassment, extortion, or over-enforcement of traffic laws.
In broader discussions, the video has reignited debates about the relationship between law enforcement and the public, the state of urban planning, and the need for better signage and safety barriers around hazardous areas. Although it’s unclear if the officer sustained any serious injuries, the video serves as a vivid reminder of the risks involved in roadside confrontations and the importance of safety awareness for both police and civilians.
See reactions and the video below;
Moment a Nigerian police officer ended up in a pit while chasing a bike man😳🙆 pic.twitter.com/A24uRanGoW
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 20, 2025
@NwokeAkwaeze: “He should chill inside for a while.”
@n6oflife6: “Why is such a deadly pit out in the Open to start with? I fear that Cop is not alive.”
@MarindotiLesh: “Imagine make nobody come help am,them go talk say na somebody papa say no human feelings Abi.”
@dan_de_don: “Na wetin good for the Nigerian police officer be that . If not what he wants to collect from the bike man why will he be chasing him ?”
@nedubrave: “Inasmuch as I love this, but why will they leave this kind of pit open in an open place like this ?”