Matthew Oboro

Matthew Oboro

machine operator Nigeria

Matthew Oboro is a 62-year-old former machine operator from Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He gained media attention after recounting his ordeal of having his Volkswagen Jetta stolen in 2015, only to discover years later that the police had been using it as a patrol vehicle without informing him. Despite his attempts to recover the car and subsequent court rulings in his favor, he has faced ongoing challenges with the police, highlighting broader issues of corruption and injustice within the system.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
114,078
Power
248$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 206,139,589 114,078 $448,000 248$
Totals 1 206,139,589 114,078 $448,000 248$
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Nigeria Nigeria: Matthew Oboro recounts how his car was stolen and later used by the police as a patrol vehicle. 5

The Punch: Police using my stolen car for patrol since 2015 – 62-year-old machine operator