Nollywood actor Adekanla Desalu has shared his experience of falling victim to a traffic offence scam, reportedly losing $2,500 in the process.
The actor disclosed the incident while expressing his disappointment over the loss, describing the experience as both sad and painful.
According to Adekanla Desalu, the money has already been lost, leaving him to come to terms with the unfortunate situation.
“The money is gone. It’s really sad and painful,” he said.
The incident has drawn attention to the growing need for motorists to be cautious when responding to messages or payment requests linked to alleged traffic violations.
Adekanla’s experience also serves as a reminder for people to carefully verify the authenticity of traffic-related notices, links and payment requests before making any transaction.