By Sabiu Abdullahi
A Nigerian man, identified as Abdulrashid Elsa, has returned ₦120,000 that was mistakenly transferred into his OPay account, an act that has drawn praise for honesty at a time when cases of online fraud remain widespread.
He took the story of all that transpired to his Facebook page today Wednesday.
The incident occurred around midnight when the money was sent from a company’s account. Several hours later, at about 3:00 p.m., a woman contacted the recipient, explaining calmly that she had mistakenly transferred the funds to his account and appealed for his understanding.
Initially, the recipient said he could not find any record of the transaction after checking his regular OPay account. Despite receiving a transfer receipt from the caller, the money was still not visible, which raised suspicion.
“I thought she might be a scammer and even warned her to stop contacting me,” he explained.
However, the situation became clearer when the caller mentioned the phone number used for the transfer. It was then discovered that the funds had been sent to another OPay account linked to his MTN line, not the account he regularly checks.
After confirming the error, the recipient requested the sender’s account details and immediately refunded the full ₦120,000.
The woman reportedly called back shortly after to express her gratitude, even before receiving the refund receipt. Moments later, one of her colleagues, identified as a Muslim, also took the phone to thank him repeatedly, expressing visible relief and happiness.
The recipient said the incident reminded him of the importance of integrity and faith, adding that what is destined for a person will never pass them by.
The story has since resonated with many Nigerians, highlighting honesty and empathy in an era marked by financial pressure and increasing digital transactions.