A Nigerian lady named Angela Onoja has shared a unique experience involving a trader who refused to sell her sniper, after second thoughts and concern for her well-being.
Angela recounted that she had walked in the heavy rain to purchase the sniper, and upon entering the store, she noticed that the item was on display on the counter. However, when she asked the trader, a woman, for the product, the seller declined, saying she didn’t have it in stock. Angela, feeling confused, pointed to the sniper on the table and asked again, only to be told that the trader wasn’t selling it to her.
Angela was surprised and inquired about the reason for the refusal. The trader then explained that she had seen Angela earlier, visibly upset, and concluded that the lady was intending to harm herself. The trader expressed concern, saying that she could not be implicated if anything happened to Angela after buying the sniper. In response, Angela clarified that she had not cried and that her intention was to use the sniper to disinfect her house, not for self-harm. The trader, however, remained firm and refused to sell the product.
Angela continued to explain that, despite her attempts to persuade the trader that she had only been drenched in the rain and not crying, the woman remained steadfast in her belief that Angela might be contemplating suicide. Eventually, Angela gave in and agreed that she had indeed cried earlier, but reiterated that she had no intention of using the sniper for harmful purposes. Despite this, the trader refused to sell the sniper, citing her concern for Angela’s well-being.
Angela’s post about the incident on Facebook went viral, with many expressing their astonishment at the trader’s refusal to sell the sniper due to her perception of the situation. Angela humorously pointed out that the trader’s protective, maternal instinct led her to turn away a sale, ultimately rejecting money because she was convinced Angela might be in distress. Angela closed her post by reflecting on the mother's protective nature, noting that the trader's refusal came from a place of genuine care and concern for her life.
“It’s so interesting to see. A mother will always be a mother sha,” Angela concluded. “I went with my money. She didn’t sell to me.”
