Why is no one talking about this? Abuja literally has a free metro. Maybe the only free train in Africa.

Another day to find out stuff about Nigeria from a foreigner. Chaiii!

The police officer should be permanently removed from all trains. He’s ill-mannered. He should be transferred to elsewhere, away from civilisation. He shouldn’t be on that train. Not with that attitude. Not with that temperament. If you can’t speak to the public with basic respect, you don’t get to police the public. Remove him from that route. Pull him off public-facing duties. Send him for retraining, supervision, assessment. Because “authority” isn’t a licence to be ill-mannered. It’s a test of character under pressure. A uniform doesn’t excuse rudeness. It makes it louder. If he can’t act like a professional in civilisation, move him somewhere his manners won’t be a public problem. cc @PoliceNG @realFFK @lindaikeji @ARISEtv @ruffydfire @AdeolaFayehun @seunokin @pshegs @ShehuSani @channelstv @SaharaReporters

Abuja having a free metro is actually impressive

Honestly? This feels very unreal who's in charge

The policeman is an idiot and an illiterate in-between.

Did anyone hear what the white guys said at the end of the video, the officer is “power tripping” Imagine,what a shame… Anyway it great to see we have a free metro 🚇 in Nigeria 👏

That’s huge free metro service is rare anywhere, let alone in Africa

Surprising this isn’t more widely discussed, it’s a major infrastructure milestone

Sometimes the best infrastructure stories don’t trend, but they matter

Because its not bad news. Nigerians only amplify negatives.

Goes to show how only bad news makes the headlines in Nigeria. I discovered the metro last month, and I had been in Abuja the entire year and never heard of it. It covers the length and breadth of the city. It's fast, air-conditioned, and very organized, no touting, no African⏲️

If true this Could transform commuting and urban mobility in Abuja

If this scales well, it could set an example for other African cities

That police wan find way extort the vlogger, mumu

Full video:

Abuja setting an example for accessible urban transport in Africa

Omo it's great to see, I'm just finding out that there's a free metro in Abuja, which is great. But wetin they make that security man shout? Omo all Nigeria security personnel just dey gba, as that one old like that🥀🥀

No Name tag. Just power tripping and looking for an excuse to extort the guy. Besides that, there’s no reason for him to have his gun on display.

The officer ruined the video. He couldn't refrain from his greed and extortion tactics even with a camera on his face. Disgrace to the uniform and country. 🤦🏾‍♂️

Took it last week. I made sure to book an afternoon flight so I meet up. Free, comfortable ride to town. Saved me minimum 20k Uber fare.

Why do Nigeria govt and security agents hate the camera so much? Who am I kidding sef? I know the answer

Abuja has been doing this for long not today. I remember going to kaduna from Abuja it was completely free during celebrations like Eid Celebration, and Christmas Celebration regardless of your religion.

Na once in a while e dey work

The airport rail link is free because nobody would pay to use it—most people traveling to the airport already have the means to get there (e.g., private cars or taxis). We have instead requested that the Metro line be extended to areas like Kubwa, Gwagwalada, Suleja/Zuba, and Kuje so that the poor can benefit from affordable public transport. People going to the airport do not necessarily need such subsidized services.

The metro rail is a prime example of how NOT to build a public transport system. It starts & connects to nowhere anyone wants to go. The costs of getting to the metro in CBD already takes you to the airport. From the airport, you are about N7k away from the train pickup.

Between two gods of the land

It’s been on for about 2 years, even before Buhari left office. It’s actually very smooth AC ride, & a lot of people use it. Only little limitation is where the train will stop may need you to spend more money to come out and get to your destination. Still very nice.

Foolish policeman, I'm glad they spoke up for the foreigner.

I knew through someone sometimes last year. I took it when I was in Abuja around October this year. People who live around Kagini/Deede and few other places enjoy this to the city. So far time is not really their problem.

Nigerian police are a menace

The comment section shows me no one saw the full video. Nigerian police can be stupid . Every chance to abuse power can’t be missed with them .

Abuja people no loud like Lagosian na this is old gist in Abuja infact people don’t really use it because Abuja is all about LIFESTYLE

That’s impressive,free public transit is a huge step for any city

Obingos knows but because it's Tinubu they won't let it fly on the media.

Mopol were them train for gwoza were suppose de bush come de near airport Wahala😭😂