Nigerian indigenous singer, Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has sparked reactions online after issuing a safety warning to public transport users regarding mini-buses, locally called Korope.

The Fuji and Afro-pop star, in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, urged commuters to avoid boarding mini-buses that have conductors. According to him, most of these vehicles are suspicious and could pose a safety risk.

He wrote:

“If you come across a mini-bus (Korope) with a conductor, please do not board. Do not board. Do not board. 90% of them have another agenda. Be vigilant.”

Small Doctor, who gained nationwide recognition with his hit single Penalty which earned him the Best Street Hop award at the 2018 Headies hails from Ondo State but was born and raised in the Dopemu area of Agege, Lagos State.

His public safety advice has generated widespread attention, with many social media users sharing their thoughts on commuter safety in Lagos.

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See some comments below:

@WeweOfLagos:”I’m Agege or where?? Most Korope around Orile down to Iyana iba always have a conductor , and this has been like this for years.”

@afilmhead:”How can a conductor fit into a Korope in the first place?”

@Dressme31:”Lord, have mercy.”

@sah_tomisin:”But nah almost all of dem get nah.”

@iam_adeomoade:”You no lie my broda. I was once a victim months ago at agege.”

@mechninja1:”I do board from the park if I meet such and nothing has happened. From their park at Tejuosho market to Sabo-Yaba,Oyingbo axis. I will be watchful henceforth, if not at a designated park. Thanks for the information.”

@OduwoleJ:”Hmmm a colleague was just narrating same story. How he boarded a bus at Yaba in the front of Fidelity bank at birrel avenue which was supposedly going to Bariga. Only to find himself at Iyana iba. He was robbed but we thank God he was not harmed.”

@Holaryeankarcb:”Korope no suppose dey get conductor.”

@kvnqdonayo:”Around May my landlady enter one chance, lucky for her they let her go after 2 days. She’s old and her head strong.”