‘I’d Chain You Up In My Basement’: Vlogger Lexie Alford’s Chilling Airport Encounter In Nigeria
Lexie Alford said it was the middle of the day and there were other officers around.
Lexie Alford, the American travel vlogger famously known as Lexie Limitless, has shared a shocking experience she had while leaving Nigeria. Alford holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to visit every country in the world—196 in total. But during her recent trip, something happened that left her stunned.
In a post on Instagram, Lexie revealed that she was going through immigration alone when a Nigerian officer made a disturbing comment. “The officer looked me up and down and said, ‘If it were up to me, I wouldn’t let you leave my country. I’d chain you up in my basement,’" she wrote.
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The incident took place in the middle of the day. There were other officers around, and the man had her passport in his hand. Lexie said she was so shocked that she didn’t know how to respond.
“It’s one of the creepiest things anyone has ever said to me," she said. “What made it worse was that it came from someone in a position of power."
Lexie has been sharing her travel stories online for years. Her page is full of inspiring content for people who love to explore the world. But this time, she felt the need to talk about a more serious side of solo travel.
She made it clear that her goal was not to discourage women from visiting Nigeria or travelling on their own. Instead, she wanted to raise awareness about the uncomfortable situations solo travellers—especially women—can sometimes face.
“I share this not to scare people, but to be honest," Lexie explained. “Things like this can happen anywhere. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and keep exploring. The world is still worth it."
The post drew a variety of remarks from social media users.
One commented, “The horrifying reality of being a woman. So terrifying!!"
Another wrote, “That is messed up! Nobody, under any circumstances including immigration officers, should be saying this to anyone. I’m so sorry to hear this happened to you!"
Some users questioned her claim. A person pointed out, “Nigerian houses are built without basements. The word “basement" is one of the hardly used words in Nigeria. You lied with boldness."
An individual added, “I’m Nigerian and I can tell you we do not include basements and attics when building our homes. This doesn’t sound right. You need to take this down and stop giving Nigeria a bad name."
Alford’s post has received over three million views so far.
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