A woman was allegedly exploited and dumped by ‘Yahoo Boys’ on the roadside in Osun. Get the latest details on this alarming case.
An unidentified woman was found abandoned by the side of the road in Olaiya, Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday, raising suspicions that she may be a victim of a ritual linked to internet fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys”.
The woman appeared disoriented, exhibited abnormal behaviour, was unable to speak and was unable to recognise people and objects around her. This raised fears that she may have been ritually sacrificed.
She was found helpless at Ashikorai Street, where she was reportedly abandoned.
Worried about their condition, local shopkeepers reported the incident to Dugbe Police Station, Old Garage, who immediately alerted the authorities.
The business owners and residents of the area have come forward through their legal representatives, including Mr. Sikiru Sanni (Samurado Estate Agency) and Attorney K. A. Adebisi. Mr Bamigbola (Mama Dada) officially called for police intervention to investigate the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
The authorities are expected to thoroughly investigate the incident as concerns remain in the community over ritualistic acts involving vulnerable people.
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The letter read: “We, Mr Sikiru Sanni also known as Samrad Estate Agency and Mr Bamigbola, Mama Dada and others acting in their own capacity and acting on behalf of the business owners and residents of No. 1, Ashikorai Street, Olaiya Area, Osogbo Municipality, hereby urgently inform you that this morning, 30th September 2024, as we were opening our shops for today’s activities, we woke up to witness an abandoned middle-aged woman.
“Hereafter we will refer to you as our customers.
“Dear Sir, We therefore urge you to immediately take the necessary steps to avoid any undesirable consequences.
“In conclusion, we hope that your office will act on our report in the interest and safety of our lives as we discharge our civic duties as good citizens of this country.
Speaking to journalists about the development, a resident of the area, who simply identified himself as Baba Lekan, said: “They were spotted resuming their daily business activities.”
“When we met her this morning, she was unable to speak or identify anything.
“Though she was well dressed, we suspected that she may have fallen into the hands of some yahoo guys.
“In fact, they must have used her for money rituals.”
He, however, urged the state government and relevant authorities to come to the woman’s aid to save the life of the near-death victim.
