Drama as man caught emerging from bush with bags of money in Edo

There was drama in Ubiaja, Esan South East, Edo State, after locals intercepted a man suspected to be a Fulani leader who emerged from the bush close to the railway line carrying bags stuffed with bundled cash.

In a video now circulating online, the man, dressed in traditional attire, was confronted by residents who demanded to know the source of the money. He claimed it was from his business dealings and insisted that the money belongs to him.

His explanation, however, raised more questions than answers, as the locals pressed further, pointing out the unusual circumstance of carrying such a large sum of money in the bush. The man gave vague replies, failing to clearly explain the cash trail.

The incident has since gone viral, creating heated debates across social media. While some netizens defended him, saying it could be his personal savings, arguing that many northerners traditionally avoid banks. Others insisted that security agencies must investigate the matter thoroughly.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation or statement from security operatives in Edo State regarding the cash or the man’s identity.