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It is absolutely dangerous that you, as a legitimate businessman, are living in a Yahoo-infested compound sometimes even more dangerous than it is for the Yahoo boys themselves.

Now listen carefully… you are actually more at risk. Your life and your family are more at risk than theirs.

Why? Because they already know the life they are into fraud, crime, drugs, and all sorts of illegal activities. But you, who is not part of it, can easily be implicated in everything they are doing.

Let me share something with you.
I once lived in a Yahoo-infested compound, and one of the main reasons I packed out was because their lifestyle did not align with mine.

After a long day of producing paint, working on POP, and inhaling all sorts of chemicals my job is physically demanding I come back home at night to rest and spend time with my wife.

But that is exactly when they start their own activities: loud music, immoral conversations, shouting, parties everywhere… disturbing the entire compound.

And when you try to confront them, they become aggressive. Many of them are violent, some are touts educated or not, the truth is, most of them lack respect and basic morals. It became a serious problem for me.

Even during the day, you see them openly smoking without care for who is around them. Whether you are comfortable or not does not matter to them.

Now beyond the mental stress and lifestyle clash, let me tell you one of the biggest dangers.

After I moved out of that compound, about four months later, men from the State CID stormed the place. They arrested most of the Yahoo boys there.

But guess what?

Two innocent people were also arrested. One was a trader, the other an engineer into construction both legitimate businessmen. They had nothing to do with fraud.

Yet, they were detained for over two weeks.
Even after investigations proved they were clean, the police tagged them as accomplices.

Their “offense”? They lived in the same compound and allegedly failed to report suspicious activities.

Before they could regain their freedom, they had to bail themselves with about ₦200,000.

Imagine suffering for something you know nothing about.

That is the reality.

When trouble comes, it doesn’t ask who is guilty or innocent it hits everyone around.
In fact, it can even hit you harder than those involved, because you are not mentally or financially prepared for it like they are.

Now, I’m not saying every Yahoo boy is loud or troublesome. Some are calm you might not even know what they do.

But when you find yourself in a compound heavily dominated by them especially young, hot-headed ones constantly throwing parties and causing chaos it is a serious risk to your safety and peace of mind.

I know some people will come for me in the comments or even my DM I’m used to that. But I don’t care.

I’m saying this for your own good
Before you move into any apartment, do a proper background check. Know who your neighbors are.
Don’t become a victim of circumstances.

When I was a Keke rider,I did everything possible to always avoid them, either as passengers or as motorists cuz many of them drive like maddd people

They are sha good clients for lawyers especially after they must have made one dumbo move

This post must make front page, it is an eyes opener for many people, this OP is truly a witness of this yahoo boys atrocities.

One of the easiest way to deplete the value of your property is by renting it to Yahoo boys. Unfortunately, some people brag that they always pay well. But they forget that in most cases, they find it difficult to renew their tenancy and also if you are not tactical enough, forcing them out is never easy. Some diabolically send the house owner far away from the property.

If you live with Yahoo Boys, SNITCH!

Do they dash their neighbors money?

He lived with people with ritualistic tendencies

lol. Yahoo boiz go oppress nonsense comot from your body as a legal working-class guy, Those guys are a menace to the society.

From high cost of rent, to increase in prostitution, hard drugs, cultism, theft…..just name it. They even spoil the little chance available for law-abiding citizens who are seeking greener pastures abroad.

God help us o. Them don even Dey do rituals join am sef. Truly, the Love of money is the root of all evil !!!!

Some business promos now look more like scenes from a film than typical adverts.
Good lighting, natural expressions, calm pacing… no noise, no pressure.
It’s subtle, but it pulls you in.
I tried creating something along that line—still figuring it out though.
Would you actually watch this if it showed up as an ad?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpNIUhxggEY?si=rrwX27O9f9uBwm0n

Dreal1247:
One of the easiest way to deplete the value of your property is by renting it to Yahoo boys. Unfortunately, some people brag that they always pay well. But they forget that in most cases, they find it difficult to renew their tenancy and also if you are not tactical enough, forcing them out is never easy. Some diabolically send the house owner far away from the property.

You spoke my mind.
Sometimes the rent they pay will bring problem to the landlord. Either the landlord gets sick or his child. Car will break down all of sudden.
The Landlord won't know how he spends the rent.

You didn't mention them fit dey nack person wife on a low and use money to have their way easily. If you are a family man, run from such compound. It's big risk to your family, especially children.

Whistleblowing is now an extreme sport even.

Which one is yahoo infested compound again

The one to be arrested as an accomplice is the Landlord and not the tenant. It is the Landlord's duty to ensure due delligence is conducted on all aspiring tenants.

hslbroker2:
They are also good clients to club owners, eateries, beautiful salons, dry cleaners, auto dealers, babalawos, alfas, pastors, especially cherubims and seraphims.

So they are important in some people lives.
I won't forget, they are clients to those stupid nonetity girls, hook up girls, university girls, poly girls, their clients are many on nairaland.

They become bad clients in the long run. Reason is that your regular customers may stop coming afterwards.

MrDeeeee15:
The one to be arrested as an accomplice is the Landlord and not the tenant. It is the Landlord's duty to ensure due delligence is conducted on all aspiring tenants.

I agree with you, but some landlords will always out money first.

when we dey press no noise, we sleep overnight in cyber cafe without any issues. many of us back then moved on to face life more squarely but this gen z just changed it all.

You just formulate a story that didn’t happen..

This yahoo of a thing has become a norms unlike 15 years ago.and I do ask do other countries have it the way Nigeria masquerade with it or is just a failed leadership..please I need answers where have we gone wrong ..since this yahoo started we started hearing hookup and some rubbish occupation done by youth 😑 🙄

Dreal1247:
One of the easiest way to deplete the value of your property is by renting it to Yahoo boys. Unfortunately, some people brag that they always pay well. But they forget that in most cases, they find it difficult to renew their tenancy and also if you are not tactical enough, forcing them out is never easy. Some diabolically send the house owner far away from the property.

how dem wan use send landlord way

These are genuine concerns but Nigerian police force has a yahoo policing mentality just to make money and judiciary is a betting judicial system

Most 90percent of nigerian businessmen/businesswoman are yahoo. The unfortunate truth.

OP you are Lucky they didn't use you and your wife as sacrifice for their ritual.
The worse part is there is Yahoo Mother's Association now in Osun State.

It's almost impossible these days to live in a compound in Lagos without having yahoo neighbours. That's how bad this country is rotten; they are always quick to blame the government for their lifestyle. People now see yahoo as a norm.

Sirchiboy:
It is absolutely dangerous that you, as a legitimate businessman, are living in a Yahoo-infested compound sometimes even more dangerous than it is for the Yahoo boys themselves.

Now listen carefully… you are actually more at risk. Your life and your family are more at risk than theirs.

Why? Because they already know the life they are into fraud, crime, drugs, and all sorts of illegal activities. But you, who is not part of it, can easily be implicated in everything they are doing.

Let me share something with you.
I once lived in a Yahoo-infested compound, and one of the main reasons I packed out was because their lifestyle did not align with mine.

After a long day of producing paint, working on POP, and inhaling all sorts of chemicals my job is physically demanding I come back home at night to rest and spend time with my wife.

But that is exactly when they start their own activities: loud music, immoral conversations, shouting, parties everywhere… disturbing the entire compound.

And when you try to confront them, they become aggressive. Many of them are violent, some are touts educated or not, the truth is, most of them lack respect and basic morals. It became a serious problem for me.

Even during the day, you see them openly smoking without care for who is around them. Whether you are comfortable or not does not matter to them.

Now beyond the mental stress and lifestyle clash, let me tell you one of the biggest dangers.

After I moved out of that compound, about four months later, men from the State CID stormed the place. They arrested most of the Yahoo boys there.

But guess what?

Two innocent people were also arrested. One was a trader, the other an engineer into construction both legitimate businessmen. They had nothing to do with fraud.

Yet, they were detained for over two weeks.
Even after investigations proved they were clean, the police tagged them as accomplices.

Their “offense”? They lived in the same compound and allegedly failed to report suspicious activities.

Before they could regain their freedom, they had to bail themselves with about ₦200,000.

Imagine suffering for something you know nothing about.

That is the reality.

When trouble comes, it doesn’t ask who is guilty or innocent it hits everyone around.
In fact, it can even hit you harder than those involved, because you are not mentally or financially prepared for it like they are.

Now, I’m not saying every Yahoo boy is loud or troublesome. Some are calm you might not even know what they do.

But when you find yourself in a compound heavily dominated by them especially young, hot-headed ones constantly throwing parties and causing chaos it is a serious risk to your safety and peace of mind.

I know some people will come for me in the comments or even my DM I’m used to that. But I don’t care.

I’m saying this for your own good
Before you move into any apartment, do a proper background check. Know who your neighbors are.
Don’t become a victim of circumstances.

Thank you poster for this informative post.
Unfortunately so many Landlord's like to rent their house to yahoo boy's, because they don't price and they are ready to pay any amount the Landlord will give them.

Yahoo boy's era will soon fade away.
Is painful that many may pay with their life and mental health. Some are already running mad right now and more will join them if they don't change.
One committed suicide in Ikpoba river in Benin City 2 days ago. He drove his GLK into the river.
The video went viral.
I hope they change their ways before it's too late.

It is more dangerous when the fullstack babalawo sorry, yahoo boy is a cultist.

Make God save person

I like what op said ( that his lifestyle does not align with theirs, so he had to park out).
Why do we keep making fuse about someone else life.
Their life is none of your business. If you can't live in the same compound with them for obvious reasons best known to you, then move out and look for somewhere else.

You can and will never be like everybody you come across. Let them live their life the way they can irrespective of how they do that, mind your business and focus of your self.

There's a pandemic called "not minding your business and live your life"

Excellent93:
This yahoo of a thing has become a norms unlike 15 years ago.and I do ask do other countries have it the way Nigeria masquerade with it or is just a failed leadership..please I need answers where have we gone wrong ..since this yahoo started we started hearing hookup and some rubbish occupation done by youth 😑 🙄

This has nothing to do with leadership, our youth are so in haste to use exotic cars even in their secondary school period.
The girls are hookup
The boys are Yahoo plus
The old ones are politician
Always hungry for quick money.

Have you seen Cambodia GDP derivatives?

Nigerians are just too loud

Sonnobax15:

When I was a Keke rider,I did everything possible to always avoid them, either as passengers or as motorists cuz many of them drive like maddd people

Dey play. Na every matter that happens you usually have experience with. Dey bobo yesef dey go