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Akayd2:
Most of the people telling you to leave are not street wise. What if you relocate to another place and still find cultist there. Will you continue to be changing place of residence?? Oga you are either here or there. They were once scared of you but when they realized you are weak that’s why they are tasking you. They can’t do anything to you. stand your ground and tell them you dont have money if they threaten you tell them you will report to your uncle who is a solder. They will x your matter

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Are you for real.....
Be like you never jam cold and stone hearted ones abi.....
God no go let you jam
Even your soldier uncle or brother go tell you to relocate.
God no go let you jam

MERCHANDISER:
It worked for me although I am not a religious person.
The only disadvantage of this is when they see u with babe😄

😂 That will use that advantage against you, your are right..

Berankis:
You just have to maintain your confidence. No send their papa, them no fit do you anything. But you don't make it so obvious.
You go still relate with them man-to-man, you no be street normally?
You sef go relate with them according to street level, you don't need to be a cultist, you already a Naija boy .
If you get money, once in a while you give them, if you no get let them know say you no get! No long stories and no fear them and no need of reporting them. Them full my area for here too, I just know how I dey handle them, I don't see them as a problem.

Even as a lady, I can relate with what you said. Op this is the best advice.

Like someone also said above, you broke the first code which is minding your business. So as it is now, take this advice and also try to create some boundaries.

Creating boundaries here doesn't mean you have to embarrass them in any way, you should avoid any place they hang out.
If you spot them first, dodge make them pass, this is to avoid unnecessary greetings and banters.

NOETHNICITY:
@Op, follow this advice. I know a very wise advice when I see one. You can also report discreetly on Twitter. You can create a fake account just for that purpose.

You had never face a brutal reality in Nigeria, reason you are talking like this. Who tell you police don't know them or has never arrested them before?

Dont be surprise that it is the same police ( my apology to Good ones among them) that will expose your identity to them and even give them tip to deal with you. And let assume you did that anonymously, they won't act on it, except it is highly notorious joint that have been reported before or the boys commited another crime.

He made a mistake by starting what he couldn't afford to finish. He behaved like a rich guy to them, reason they keep asking him for money. If he had refuse or give them just #100 at first time, they would've tag him idiot and let him be for good. Now, the only escape route for him is to relocate, otherwise, they will soon invite him to join them because they had seen him as a financial backer.

Change environment

Emma513:
We live in cool and quite place, so recently a group of boys that are into cultism relocated to our place, I was brought up in a godly family, and don't follow or join cult, they have been disturbing my life with, boy find us 1k, even when I no get, boy you dey Bleep up, U be juu man, etc.

I am really tired of their bully. I am a calm and quiet person and I don't like rough life, these guys will smoke and shout till night, I am afraid of reporting this to security agency, because I thought they might come after me if they discover I reported them.

So what can I do in this situation?

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You don't report cultists or yahoo yahoo boys. You just relocate to somewhere else. I had a neighbour in school who always delay in paying NEPA bills, which affected electricity and water supply. After much complaints, I relocated to a different lodge.

The last thing you will want is to join a cult (they're largely hungry and dirty people) and live amongst them when you're not one of them.

Find money, even if na borrow, to relocate.

If you can't relocate due to reasons best know to you do this.

Target the day they will harass you again.
Go out with small change like 5k and a small phone you are willing to forfeit.

Refuse to give them anything and don't bow to pressure but don't raise voice or threaten.

Allow them do their worse including stealing the phone and money after they do so they would want to walk away and change spot to go have fun over that change then walk away quietly.

Get military men to drive with you another day they are gathered but agree not to stop by them just pass with some serious looks to their direction and make sure they see.

Leave the matter like that, e go remain so till you marry born and old self they won't cough again.
Those animals are insecure.

sparko1:
First mistake, don't laugh or play with such guys, wear earbuds and don't ever give them money.

You have already fallen into their trap, what you are paying is like protection money.

A quiet guy should never have a conversation with such people, except if you smoke or drink, then you can't escape them.

Breaking away from them will be very difficult, you need to zero your mind, create an emotional wall, don't listen don't try to befriend anyone else, they will see it as threats.

If you have a girlfriend in the area breakup with her, she'll most likely be their source of information, if they come to you look for a very sad sorry, you lost your job, or your business is not going fine, try to act as vivid as possible, go to one of those selling stuff in the area, possibly the person selling them alcohol, pretend to buy on credit, if they sell don't pay back when you said, pretend and beg the seller to give you more time to come up with the money, VERY IMPORTANT, MAKE SURE THE MONEY IS VERY SMALL LIKE 800 TO 1500 NAIRA, something that shouldn't be difficult to give, something that is very embarrassing.

Drag the payment for a while, make sure you have stuff at home before you do this because during this period, you shouldn't be seen buying or paying for anything, when they discover this they will naturally just stop talking to you, if they try again make up another story, if every time they come to you they are given a sad story, they will stop altogether.

Now, after they stop, you need to completely ignore everyone around that area, you don't buy or have anything to do with them, because those in the area are their information sources, they know who has money and who doesn't.

Or you can just relocate, anytime to arrive at a new place, don't try to make friends, try to know those living there first before attempting to make friends, and most importantly stay the mess away from ladies on your streets.

You will never see such misfits in the north.
Cultists & their enablers end in the south

Emma513:
We live in cool and quite place, so recently a group of boys that are into cultism relocated to our place, I was brought up in a godly family, and don't follow or join cult, they have been disturbing my life with, boy find us 1k, even when I no get, boy you dey Bleep up, U be juu man, etc.

I am really tired of their bully. I am a calm and quiet person and I don't like rough life, these guys will smoke and shout till night, I am afraid of reporting this to security agency, because I thought they might come after me if they discover I reported them.

So what can I do in this situation?

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Based on experience, as a PH Boy. DO NOT give "find" cultists "something". If you already do, STOP.

STOP smiling at them. Just mijd your business, and they'll stop disturbing you.

Every "find me something" should be met with "nothing come out" — Nothing dey (as you keep moving).

Emma513:
We live in cool and quite place, so recently a group of boys that are into cultism relocated to our place, I was brought up in a godly family, and don't follow or join cult, they have been disturbing my life with, boy find us 1k, even when I no get, boy you dey Bleep up, U be juu man, etc.

I am really tired of their bully. I am a calm and quiet person and I don't like rough life, these guys will smoke and shout till night, I am afraid of reporting this to security agency, because I thought they might come after me if they discover I reported them.

So what can I do in this situation?

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Change residence. Else they will continue to bully you till you join them.

Guy na because you quiet that's why them dey use you play, e be like say your eyes white like woman own that's why lol

Emma513:
We live in cool and quite place, so recently a group of boys that are into cultism relocated to our place, I was brought up in a godly family, and don't follow or join cult, they have been disturbing my life with, boy find us 1k, even when I no get, boy you dey Bleep up, U be juu man, etc.

I am really tired of their bully. I am a calm and quiet person and I don't like rough life, these guys will smoke and shout till night, I am afraid of reporting this to security agency, because I thought they might come after me if they discover I reported them.

So what can I do in this situation?

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Uptheante:
You will never see such misfits in the north.
Cultists & their enablers end in the south

Lie lie. Cultist dey north especially from Kogi, Benue, FCT Abuja, and Kaduna etc. What do you think is fuelling the insecurity?

BigCowHornn:
Don't report to any police station. Rather go dear and look for a matured person and explain your problem

Then tell them to give you an armed policeman if possible to follow you to an area where those boys can see you and him chatting



A soldier works best

After they see the two of you they will want to know who that person is or how he is related to you

Just tell them its your relative and you are free

CHATGPT

I get why you’re thinking this way — when someone feels threatened or uncomfortable in a new area, the mind goes straight to protection, signaling strength, and avoiding trouble.
But let’s break this down calmly and safely.


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✅ First: Be VERY careful with the idea of “bringing soldiers to chill”

Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because:

Soldiers are not bodyguards.

If someone in the area is truly a cultist, trying to signal affiliation with military people can backfire — it can create curiosity, tension, or even make them feel you’re trying to “test” them.

It may give you temporary perceived safety but not long-term stability.


It’s not the safest or smartest long-term strategy.


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👍 A safer, realistic way to avoid trouble in your area

Keep interactions neutral ...

If someone is trying to size you up or intimidate you:
– Stay calm
– Don’t argue
– Don’t show fear
– Don’t show aggression
Just neutral respect.

4. Keep your movements smart

Avoid walking late at night, especially alone or through isolated paths.



“Inviting soldiers to show you’re not small”

This can work situationally, but only if:

It happens naturally (e.g., they’re your genuine friends).

You’re not using them to intimidate anyone.

It doesn’t become a regular pattern.


If the cult guys think you’re “forming power,” it can actually increase attention.

If soldiers are genuinely your friends and they come around casually once in a while, that’s fine — but it shouldn’t be a tactics.


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⭐ My honest advice

Your best protection is blending in, keeping a low profile, building community rapport, and not giving anyone the sense that you’re competing or proving anything.

Uptheante:
You will never see such misfits in the north.
Cultists & their enablers end in the south

If you count 10 guys in your neighborhood, 6 or 7 of them are cultist, especially if they smoke India herm

tuhits:
Funny. If he smokes with them. Dey wont disturb him. Every1 is not a specialist,till it happens to them.

that's thru bro... Make him try dey make him eyes red, because for wetin I gather him say him no dey smoke or drink

What's your business with what he brings to Nairaland?

PheelzAlmighty:
Bro you gats use your brain o...no be everything you carry come nairaland

If you are a street boy u can handle them more reason we guys should learn the street OT without being a cult member.

Anytime u have give, if they ask and anytime they ask and u don't have let them know men dem e no dey body go ur way.

This guys can come good some day when u won't expect.

Pls don't report them just learn how to handle them without fear.

If u report they will know and u will be targeted they will send another group.

And if u relocate too is the same thing, they are everywhere.

My little cent

OOOKEWALE:
Lie lie. Cultist dey north especially from Kogi, Benue, FCT Abuja, and Kaduna etc. What do you think is fuelling the insecurity?

Core northern states like Kano, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa.

The states you mentioned are mostly classified as middle belt though they are geopolitically tagged north. The indigenous population of those states are the minority tribes of the north & they have majority christian populations as is the case in Benue state & FCT, while states like Kaduna (southern part) & Kogi have reasonable amount of christians though they may not be majority. That's why cultism fester in such places, because some of the indigenes are in league with cultists from the south who propagate it.

A state like Taraba is an exception, even though majority of the population are christians & the state is made up of minority Nigerian tribes, yet cultism doesn't survive there because the indigenes have an anathema for such.

The summary is that cultism is a southern Nigerian problem. Even the few incidents of cultism in some middle belt states are mostly propagated by southerners residing in the north & some very few northern accomplices (very rare).
Only Benue state in the north (middle belt) have large chunk of indigenes actively participating in cult activities. Same with prostitution

mozona:
If you are a street boy u can handle them more reason we guys should learn the street OT without being a cult member.

Anytime u have give, if they ask and anytime they ask and u don't have let them know men dem e no dey body go ur way.

This guys can come good some day when u won't expect.

Pls don't report them just learn how to handle them without fear.

If u report they will know and u will be targeted they will send another group.

And if u relocate too is the same thing, they are everywhere.

My little cent

Which work did they do for him that he should be giving them his hard earned money?

sparko1:
If you count 10 guys in your neighborhood, 6 or 7 of them are cultist, especially if they smoke India herm

Except in the core north.
Pple in Kano, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Jigawa, etc have no idea what cultism is all about.
Same with middle belt states like Adamawa & Taraba. Only exceptions are Benue & Kogi states that have active indigenous participation.

Bring your southern cultism to Kano or Sokoto, them go beat you up & pound you like fufu, that's if you can even survive it.
Try to obtain money from aboki in Sokoto or Katsina in the name of cultism, them go pound you up.

Cultism, prostitution & internet fraud are majorly southern issues propagated by mostly southerners.

Cultism is a brainchild of southerners, that's why it festers & breeds in the south.
That's the bitter truth

Uptheante:
Core northern states like Kano, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa.

The states you mentioned are mostly classified as middle belt though they are geopolitically tagged north. The indigenous population of those states are the minority tribes of the north & they have majority christian populations as is the case in Benue state & FCT, while states like Kaduna (southern part) & Kogi have reasonable amount of christians though they may not be majority. That's why cultism fester in such places, because some of the indigenes are in league with cultists from the south who propagate it.

A state like Taraba is an exception, even though majority of the population are christians & the state is made up of minority Nigerian tribes, yet cultism doesn't survive there because the indigenes have an anathema for such.

The summary is that cultism is a southern Nigerian problem. Even the few incidents of cultism in some middle belt states are mostly propagated by southerners residing in the north & some very few northern accomplices (very rare).
Only Benue state in the north (middle belt) have large chunk of indigenes actively participating in cult activities. Same with prostitution

ISWAP, Boko Haram, and all these bandits are cultists. They are just religious, but their intentions are devilish. Once you join them, you cannot leave. There are prostitutes in Sokwato, Katsina, Maiduguri. In fact, Hausa Fulanis are also into discrete prostitution. It is wrong of you to classify a region as responsible for all the nonsense happening in Nigeria. For those of us who have travelled widely know these things. All your fake piousity is evident to those who have spent time among you. The highest abuse of alcohol and other substances is in the Northern States among your women.

Uptheante:
Which work did they do for him that he should be giving them his hard earned money?

The thief at home is the ones that will invite the thief from outside.

They are like securities if u pay ur dues u are safe from external intruders.

How much is he giving them, highest #1k
Is enough .

Speaking from experience, born and breed in the ghetto. Now what i learn is helping me now.

U can even make how far how far friends with them but dont too get close to them.

johannesburg:
If you can't relocate due to reasons best know to you do this.

Target the day they will harass you again.
Go out with small change like 5k and a small phone you are willing to forfeit.

Refuse to give them anything and don't bow to pressure but don't raise voice or threaten.

Allow them do their worse including stealing the phone and money after they do so they would want to walk away and change spot to go have fun over that change then walk away quietly.

Get military men to drive with you another day they are gathered but agree not to stop by them just pass with some serious looks to their direction and make sure they see.

Leave the matter like that, e go remain so till you marry born and old self they won't cough again.
Those animals are insecure.

He should allow them to intimidate him & rob him of his phone, money because they are cultists?

Is that how you guys behave in the south?

Kaykay999:
Boy how often do u roll with them?
Do u smoke with them ?
What lead to those demanding from dem ?
You breached a code which is minding my business at first and it seems like u have submitted to dem already hmmm soon they go carry u go initiation.
Pack out or set strong boundaries.
Report to nearest police station just in case.

That's not always the case, I had a similar experience when I was in PH, then I was still a little boy, although his dad build the house we were living then, he was no more at that time.

This dude threaten the hell out of me despite been a small boy.

OOOKEWALE:
ISWAP, Boko Haram, and all these bandits are cultists. They are just religious, but their intentions are devilish. Once you join them, you cannot leave. There are prostitutes in Sokwato, Katsina, Maiduguri. In fact, Hausa Fulanis are also into discrete prostitution. It is wrong of you to classify a region as responsible for all the nonsense happening in Nigeria. For those of us who have travelled widely know these things. All your fake piousity is evident to those who have spent time among you. The highest abuse of alcohol and other substances is in the Northern States among your women.

Terrorism is not same as cultism.

Boko Haram & herdsmen are carrying out terrorists activities. They are not in the same league as the cultists in the south, they are even worse.

I'm talking about cultism in the sense of intimidating pple on the street, seizing phones, obtaining money from pple, wearing specific colors, cult clashes, etc.
Those are strictly southern issues propagated by southerners except Benue & parts of Kogi states in the north.

As for prostitution, at least 80% is done by southern women. In the north, it's only Benue state have a sizeable amount of prostitutes.
Even in the north, there are plenty southern women doing prostitution, especially in Kano, Kaduna & Abuja

If you are living in a school environment, this may be a difficult situation to handle but if not, you can engage a lawyer who will write an anonymous letter on your behalf through his chamber.
The petition will address a potential public breach of security in the area. The landlord of the particular property would be mentioned as the prime suspect and would be forced to evict the hoodlums before they become a total menace to the area.

Your safety is very important.

mozona:
The thief at home is the ones that will invite the thief from outside.

They are like securities if u pay ur dues u are safe from external intruders.

How much is he giving them, highest #1k
Is enough .

Speaking from experience, born and breed in the ghetto. Now what i learn is helping me now.

U can even make how far how far friends with them but dont too get close to them.

That means you are enabling cultism, if you have to give them 1k so that they won't intimidate you.
That's an act of cowardice & a show of weakness

Parents that refused to train their children well when they are young will see how those children will grow up and turn in to Cultism tomorrow and be a curse to them.

Uptheante:
Terrorism is not same as cultism.

Boko Haram & herdsmen are carrying out terrorists activities. They are not in the same league as the cultists in the south, they are even worse.

I'm talking about cultism in the sense of intimidating pple on the street, seizing phones, obtaining money from pple, wearing specific colors, cult clashes, etc.
Those are strictly southern issues propagated by southerners except Benue & parts of Kogi states in the north.

As for prostitution, at least 80% is done by southern women. In the north, it's only Benue state have a sizeable amount of prostitutes.
Even in the north, there are plenty southern women doing prostitution, especially in Kano, Kaduna & Abuja

Chief, Go to Hotels in Sokwato, even government run hotels. The Nothern prostitutes only dress decently and are secretive. They are very careful of how they present themselves to you. The foundation of all these your groups is cultism.

“Cultism” can mean different things depending on context, but generally it refers to the practice of being part of a cult, which is a group that often:

Has rigid beliefs or a charismatic leader.
Exerts high control over members’ behavior.
Encourages secrecy and isolation from outsiders.
Can involve rituals, initiation, or even illegal activities.

In Nigeria, the term “cultism” is often associated with secret societies in schools and universities. These groups, sometimes called “campus cults,” often:
Have names like “,” “Eiye,” or “Aiye.”
Recruit students and demand loyalty through oaths.
Are linked to violence, crime, and intimidation on campuses.
Can create peer pressure and social fear among students.

It’s illegal in many countries, including Nigeria, because cults in schools and universities threaten safety and disrupt education.

Kaykay999:
Boy how often do u roll with them?
Do u smoke with them ?
What lead to those demanding from dem ?
You breached a code which is minding my business at first and it seems like u have submitted to dem already hmmm soon they go carry u go initiation.
Pack out or set strong boundaries.
Report to nearest police station just in case.

He cannot set strong boundaries at this stage. They know who he is. Trying to assert his authority by setting boundaries will lead to problems. Just leave the area and relocate elsewhere.

yemmit90:
You had never face a brutal reality in Nigeria, reason you are talking like this. Who tell you police don't know them or has never arrested them before?

Dont be surprise that it is the same police ( my apology to Good ones among them) that will expose your identity to them and even give them tip to deal with you. And let assume you did that anonymously, they won't act on it, except it is highly notorious joint that have been reported before or the boys commited another crime.

He made a mistake by starting what he couldn't afford to finish. He behaved like a rich guy to them, reason they keep asking him for money. If he had refuse or give them just #100 at first time, they would've tag him idiot and let him be for good. Now, the only escape route for him is to relocate, otherwise, they will soon invite him to join them because they had seen him as a financial backer.

Here’s a refined, clearer version while keeping your tone and message intact:

You people can be funny sometimes.

Many years ago, my best friend and I applied for a federal government job. When it was time for the screening, interviews, and tests, he refused to go because he believed it was impossible to get an FG job without connections. I did everything I could to convince him to at least make an effort before drawing conclusions. He even promised to show up—but he never did.

Ironically, he had a better chance than I did, with his BSc and his brilliance.

Lo and behold, I got the job, and he has remained jobless to this day.

So please, stop discouraging people from trying things that could lead to positive outcomes.

Let him write an anonymous letter describing the location and the people involved.

If you’d like it more formal, more persuasive, or more concise, I can adjust it!