A Nigerian woman has shared a distressing video showing the condition of her husband's car after floodwaters moved it from its original parking spot. The incident occurred while she was at church, and upon returning, she discovered the vehicle had been displaced and severely damaged, with a collapsed fence wall adding to the destruction.
Woman Returns from Church to Find Car Damaged by Flood
In a TikTok video posted by user @osmekcomedy23, the woman explained the sequence of events. She said: "This is my husband's car. I came back from Church. We parked it there. Before I came back, the wall had fallen on it and damaged it completely. The flood of water moved it from where it was parked to where you can see it here." She added that the car was now completely damaged, emphasizing that it happened suddenly.
Social Media Reactions Highlight Insurance Debate
The video quickly attracted comments from viewers, many of whom debated responsibility and the importance of insurance. User Olorunmotasunday remarked: "Sorry nothing air force will do on it because is raining not air force fort ok." MICOLII ✞ commented: "They cannot be held responsible, it is a natural disaster." Plentystore stressed: "This is one of the reasons why insurance is important and it works." Another user, ifenizzy, noted: "This is why you should get comprehensive motor insurance, omoooo." Myinsuranceworld shared: "This is why you need a comprehensive motor insurance for your vehicle. This has nothing to do with the Airforce because it is a natural disaster." Tosdam wrote: "This is natural disaster.. I dont think Air force can be responsible for this." Baba, for the care, said: "Mummy go I’m here to correct you that’s not car is Ambulance." Myinsuranceworld added: "We all love how she said she just 'hope'. Right? Because, you can only 'hope' since it's a natural disaster. You can't hold it against the Airforce. Moreso, the interviewer asking if she has communicated with them is just wrong. What is there to communicate? The Airforce is not the one to communicate with but your Insurance Company. If your car is covered and the policy covers natural disaster, just get your claim to fix the damage or discuss what's going to happen. That's all."
Similar Incident: Lagos Lawyer's Car Damaged in Flood
In a related story, a Nigerian lawyer shared how his car got stuck in floodwater during heavy rain in Lagos. He paid N20,000 to people to help push the car out and another N95,000 to tow it home. A mechanic later informed him the engine was damaged, and a used replacement engine would cost between N1.8 million and N2.5 million.
Earlier Flood Video Resurfaces as Man's Life Changes
Additionally, a Nigerian man posted an old video from 2021 showing a serious flood on Ishawo Road in Ikorodu, Lagos. He contrasted it with a new photo of himself and his family after becoming a Canadian citizen in 2026, drawing praise from viewers.
