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Very irresponsible, nonchalant, careless and ruthless m'thfvckers; I witnessed one ran over some people beside the road waiting for commercial bus... The fool was with a young girl, possibly his girlfriend... e jam them finish wan soom off, people block am to come treat them, he was lucky not to have been lynched.

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 😑 🙄

To be candid what Nigeria calls yahoo today is a joke compared to the level/volume of atrocious deeds em fellows in India are engaged in.

DeltaBachelor:
While I understand you, you seem not to have experienced what I have. A landlord has not returned your money back after paying because a “yahoo boy” paid almost times two of what you paid for rent.

A lady whom you hoped to have a long-term relationship with has not dumped you because a “yahoo boy” with flashy cars and doings upgraded her lifestyle with phones, accessories and money.

You haven’t gone to a party of your “ so-called best friend “ and you were sidelined and embarrassed by the waiters and waitresses because they need to attend to V.I.P yahoo guys.

Na Yahoo boiz follow make things cost and the economy don dabaru. While they help food sellers, prostitutes, hoteliers, boutiques, car dealers, drug dealers etc in their trade, they also destroy the economic value of the currency and tarnish the image of Nigeria abroad


See , just keep quiet if you don’t have anything to say abeg !

see the issue of landlord returning money isn't big deal, they do it for people who ain't yahoo boys too

I really don't know your clique ooo but girl wey me I like no go like Yahoo boys, though I am married but I never get issues with that while dating, attract reasonable girls n u will realize they like steady n consistent income n not one season wonder of Yahoo boys

With all these things u are typing I can understand u are still a teenager or probably around 25-27 highest, see I don't have them as friends n the friends I have are reasonable ones who we have been together for long so they can't throw me under the boss for some one season wonder boys

See ehn we have many yahoo boys here n last last after Dem broke Dem dey come meet us make them learn business from us so automatically they see us as their boss so even if they are richer than us they can't underate us cos we have what they don't have which is consistency

With your last line I can see u are a kid, it's either u are trying to b like them or u failed trying to b like them n with what u typed it's obvious u rate them high a lot n that's y u see them as lord over u

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.

Very sad reality

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.

Apart from their partying, if anyone marries a terrible woman as a wife, those yahoo boys living in the same compound can easily be having sex with her, and if you have a teenage daughter, those boys will keep pestering her.

#SayNoToFraud

Your children exposure to that infested environment is more dangerous than all what u listed.
My former area in Lagos is very dangerous for the innocent ones especially the youth. Painfully almost everyone is now into it. I have to move my younger ones from that place. It's unfortunate

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 thought the same.... Why arrest an innocent tenant.

Na normal life
A country where the abnormal has become the norms in the society


Na normal thing
Education good but many people nor know, not just forma education, informa, even semi formal education, self good
Remind me how a very beautiful girl dating a Yahoo boy back in 2023 this boy get boys, and car, with House 🏠, one beautiful and faithful evenings-night around 9pm, a togolese dat does POP, painting stuff too, was angry with his wife, Normal husband and wife stuff, stay like two streets away from where this Yahoo boys was staying.
Na so these Yahoo boys say them dey find theif, someone just theif their phone, and power bank, they didn't see the theif, na this togolese when say make he go buy Chelsea drink, Yahoo boys hold, calling him a theif and he was trying to run, to make matter come to an end they beat this togolese, tie him up as theif and burn him with iron, he was begging that he isn't a thief, na so them kill this togolese, they didn't know he was dead, they tie him till morning, na so when morning reach the boys called police, ignorant they say is disease, police come carry everyone in the compound, including some of my niggas and friends not funny but, he get this my guy when dey carry , he just pick 500k omo after buying credit full everywhere, the funny thing is dat he pick money for morning, police arrest him the following day, very serious matter, all of them in the compound living with this so called Yahoo guys, paid nothing lest than 1m to leave the case, the Yahoo boy and his beautiful girlfriend, that lack wisdom, spent like 6months, from warri to asaba, and the guy sell him house, car, and so many things to come out of the case, that my niggas, regret, and so many things happen,
I saw the girl and the boy one day, broke dey ask for 500 make the babe take buy pad
Omo but they will bounce back shall
My guy pack once from that compound, when Dem release him, he carry him load go mama place first
Then start up in another place, they are my neighbors not nextdoor but a compound away from me

Mandate1:
report to who? Nigeria police? Dey play. The best decision is to leave that house.

You'd be surprised the person you reported will come back for you, how he knew you won't know.

abi

When trouble comes, it doesn’t ask who is guilty or innocent it hits everyone around.
This statement of yours only happens in your underdeveloped countries. Police should not detain innocent people

What you say is not far from the truth. At ijebu-ode, I was living among these students. Almost all weee driving Lexus and police had formed the habit of coming to raid there whenever I was away at work. I just jejely packed my things and left

After police don collect money free them,Dem go tell them say na you snitch on them.

Namaster:
If you live with Yahoo Boys, SNITCH!

Yahoo is now a norm due to the failed system called Nigeria... Very soon even the elderly will follow the train if they haven't even started

Oyindamolah:
This is a serious social and security issue that many people ignore until it affects them directly.

As a public affairs analyst, I see this as more than just a housing problem—it is a reflection of how crime quietly reshapes communities and puts innocent people at risk.

Living in an environment dominated by fraud-related activities, commonly associated with “Yahoo boys,” creates dangers that go beyond noise, parties, or uncomfortable lifestyles. The real issue is exposure to legal, security, and reputational risks.

When law enforcement agencies investigate cybercrime, they often look at the entire network surrounding suspects—friends, neighbors, associates, and even landlords. Unfortunately, innocent residents can become collateral damage simply because they share the same address or environment.

This is where many legitimate Nigerians make a costly mistake. They assume, “I’m not involved, so I’m safe.” That assumption can be dangerous.

Security agencies may interpret silence as complicity. Landlords may prioritize rent over tenant profiling. Communities may normalize suspicious behavior until it becomes too late.

Beyond legal risks, there is also the psychological burden—constant unrest, violence, drug abuse, intimidation, and the erosion of moral standards within the environment. For families raising children, this becomes even more dangerous because environment shapes mindset.

We must also address the societal angle: the normalization of fraudulent wealth has made many young people see crime as ambition and integrity as foolishness. That is a dangerous cultural shift.

This is not about judging individuals—it is about protecting lawful citizens from avoidable consequences.

My advice is simple: Before renting any apartment, investigate the environment. Observe the lifestyle of residents. Ask questions. Prioritize peace, security, and dignity over cheap rent or flashy surroundings.

Because when the system comes knocking, innocence alone may not protect you.

Sometimes, where you live can become evidence against you.

And that is a risk no responsible person should ignore.

Lol! Public affairs analyst yet AI is writing for you? Are you kidding me? All of what you put above is written by AI. Not written by you and "polished" by AI. Completely written by AI. No self respecting "public affairs analyst" will condescend that low

Sirchiboy,

Talk true, no be you compose that writeup...

Talk true and shame the devil..🙄

IJAYA001:
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.

My friend who served in Ekiti mentioned the same. I used to think na just online talk. So this truly exists?

Southern Nigeria is finished o!!!

ogaemma:
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.

Hopefully, they kpai finish!! They're a menace to the society.

I want to see all of them die and throw away....

This is exactly my story. Immediately after I packed out, they arrested everyone in the house.

Passometer:
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

Absolutely, as a creative who has done stuff like this for many clients, I'm both in awe and scared.

The best is to snitch up on them.

marlow1962:
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"

Spotted

IJAYA001:
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.

Ha! Shameless mothers. How can anyone come out proudly as Mama Yahoo?

Our values are being terribly eroded sadly. Years past, a pencil in your school bag not bought by our ever diligent mums will attract query and punishment if there's no meaningful explanation. Omo e o se agbafo, o nkaso wale, ibo lo ti ri? That was the norm then. Stealing was a grevious sin.

Baba dey fear make dem no yanya him sm🤣

iichidodo:
The post just reeks of spite and jealousy... Everybody has the right of life, living space and opportunity..All these yahoo talk is just giving bad names to dogs and all.

One just got spotted!

delpee:
Ha! Shameless mothers. How can anyone come out proudly as Mama Yahoo?

Our values are being terribly eroded sadly. Years past, a pencil in your school bag not bought by our ever diligent mums will attract query and punishment if there's no meaningful explanation. Omo e o se agbafo, o nkaso wale, ibo lo ti ri? That was the norm then. Stealing was a grevious sin.

Definitely you are not Gen Z.

Gerrard59:
My friend who served in Ekiti mentioned the same. I used to think na just online talk. So this truly exists?

Southern Nigeria is finished o!!!

I swear, it happens now.
Shameless mothers.

Dreal1247:
Some diabolically send the house owner far away from the property.

diabolically you said? Why can't they (the Yahoo boys) diabolically own the landlord's house!

Gerrard59:
Hopefully, they kpai finish!! They're a menace to the society.

I want to see all of them die and throw away....

Them don oppress this one.

Gerrard59:
Sirchiboy,

Talk true, no be you compose that writeup...

Talk true and shame the devil..🙄

U sabi me?
Old man old enough to be your dad u dey follow talk to like this

Typical begulier always picking apart and stirring prevarication. don't go and put your life to proper use, keep on prying. one day you will get what you are looking for.