A post showed a car that reportedly caught fire on the highway just two hours after it had been dedicated in a church, raising concerns about safety and bystander response.

One reaction read: “But why are Nigerians so wicked to themselves, are you telling me those cars within the scene don’t have fire extinguisher to put off the fire instead choose to video it.” While it is reasonable to question why people did not try to help, describing Nigerians as “wicked” is an unfair generalization. In emergencies, fear, shock, and lack of training often prevent people from acting quickly, regardless of country. Turning a specific moment into a national character flaw shifts attention away from the real issue — how people everywhere can be better prepared to respond to accidents.

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