A remarkable act of honesty has drawn admiration in Jos, Plateau State. Madam Serah Luca, returned N1 million she found hidden in goods bought from a trader at Terminus Market.
Madam Luca, a petty trader who lives along Laminga Road, said her fear of God guided her decision. She explained that she could not keep money that did not belong to her, despite her modest income.
The incident began on a Friday when she bought polythene goods worth ₦6,000 from a trader, Abubakar Dola.
Unknown to both of them, Dola had placed N1 million inside one of the bags. He intended to transfer the money through a POS operator.
After returning home, Luca inspected the goods and discovered the cash.
Instead of keeping it, she immediately set out to find the owner. She later returned the full amount without hesitation.
Dola expressed shock and gratitude after recovering the money three days later.
“I am surprised she returned it because I didn’t even know where I kept it,” he said.
“I had already lost hope. I didn’t realize I put the money inside the goods she bought.”
The trader offered prayers for her and asked God to reward her honesty.
Luca explained that her faith would not allow her to benefit from what she did not earn.
“I am a petty trader. I understand what it means to lose money,” she said.
“If I used it, I believe God would punish me.”
The gesture has earned widespread praise across the state. Many residents describe it as a strong example of honesty, faith, and peaceful coexistence.
Observers say the act highlights shared values that cut across religious and ethnic lines in Plateau State.
