“Abeg Check Your Bank Is Working” — Drama as a woman seeks help after buying food in Lagos

A slight incident on the popular food branch in Lekki, Lagos State has sparked widespread reactions online following a failed bank transfer and an unexpected request between strangers at the point of payment.

The event that dawned on social networks was attended a woman who was trying to complete a food purchase when her transfer allegedly failedleading to an unusual exchange that has since gone viral.

The failed transmission caused an unexpected demand at the Lekki restaurant

The incident reportedly took place at a busy food outlet in Lekki, where customers were ordering and collecting meals during peak hours.

The user of social networks, who told what she witnessed, wrote: “I went to get food from a popular place in Lekki.

One girl ordered a lot of wraps and drinks, and then her transfer didn’t go through. She turned to the next customer (a guy in corporate) and said, “Excuse me, please check if your bank is working, I don’t know what’s going on.

Guy calmly replied, “Mine’s fine,” paid for his own order, took it, and left. She began to beg the server.

I wear my glasses like a bone.”

The account quickly became popular, causing mixed interpretations from users who viewed the situation from different social and economic angles.

The reactions of the public divide opinions on the Internet

The post attracted a wave of comments, with users expressing humor, criticism and social commentary about trust and financial pressure in everyday interactions.

Sunny Elem wrote:

“She may be sincere, but unfortunately, bad people have messed up society, which is why everyone who is in financial trouble is assumed to be faking it.”

Salaam wrote:

“Hahahaha 😂😆😂 she can’t tell you to help her pay live for her glass and pay for hers.”

Lordmicky wrote:

“Yeye girl. I’m looking for a man to come and save her.”

Tonyman wrote:

“Wait, she expects someone to help her pay? Some people cry oo.”

Ishmael wrote:

“Why doesn’t he turn to you, why doesn’t he turn to leemao.”