When a Simple Breakdown Turns Into a Crisis on the Expressway

A vehicle breaking down should be an inconvenience, not a crisis. But on many Nigerian roads, especially major highways, a simple mechanical failure can quickly spiral into something far more stressful.

Recently, a driver was stranded on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, close to the Redeemed Christian Church of God Camp. The car developed a fault and came to a stop. 

At first, the driver assumed help would come quickly. After all, it’s a major expressway with constant traffic. But minutes passed, then much longer, and there was still no towing vehicle available. Calls were made, contacts searched, but nothing came through.

That was when the real problem began.

As the vehicle remained stranded, attention was drawn to it. Roadside touts appeared, offering “help” that came with pressure and intimidation. Traffic officials arrived, not with a clear solution, but with demands and threats of penalties. The driver, already stressed and exposed on a busy highway, found himself paying to avoid further trouble not because he had done anything wrong, but simply because his car broke down.

This experience is not unusual. It happens daily across expressways, bridges, and high-traffic roads in Nigeria. The real issue is not the breakdown itself, but the lack of immediate access to legitimate towing support when it matters most.

Most drivers don’t prepare for breakdowns. We service our cars, fill our tanks, and hope for the best. Very few people save towing contacts or think about roadside support until they are already stranded. Unfortunately, on roads like the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, time works against you. The longer a vehicle stays put, the more complicated the situation becomes.

When there is no clear help in sight, stranded drivers are exposed to stress, to unsafe situations, and to unnecessary financial loss. What should be a straightforward recovery becomes an ordeal.

This is why access matters more than intention. You may never need a towing service yourself. Your car might be in perfect condition today. But someone you know will eventually need help a colleague, a friend, a family member, or even a customer. And when that moment comes, having a trusted, traceable towing option can make all the difference.

With ResQ-X, towing is not something you start searching for in panic. It is structured support that can be requested quickly, without negotiating with strangers or exposing yourself to unnecessary risk. The value is not just in moving a vehicle, but in restoring control to a situation that can otherwise escalate fast.

Referring someone to a reliable towing service may seem like a small thing, but in moments like these, it can save hours of stress, prevent exploitation, and keep people safe. Sometimes, help is not about being present, it’s about pointing someone to the right solution at the right time.

Breakdowns are unpredictable. Roads are unforgiving. But being prepared, even indirectly, changes outcomes.

You may not need towing today. But knowing where help is and sharing that knowledge could spare someone else a very difficult experience tomorrow.