Ijebu Ode, Ogun State – A viral video showing a young woman in a state of distress after alighting from a luxury SUV has sparked widespread speculation about ritual abuse by internet fraudsters, known locally as “Yahoo boys.” While the video initially fueled public alarm, follow-up reports suggest a more nuanced and tragic reality, highlighting the dangers associated with the “Yahoo Plus” phenomenon.
The video, which surfaced on social media, shows a young lady, later identified as Blessing, a 300-level student of Political Science at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba . She was seen covered in dirt and speaking incoherently in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Reports indicate she had just gotten down from a Lexus jeep, leading many to believe she had been used for a money ritual. watch video
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Contrary to the initial “ritual” narrative, subsequent accounts from individuals familiar with her situation revealed a different story . Sources close to Blessing claimed she had a history of mental health challenges. According to this account, she likely suffered an attack while in the vehicle. The panicked occupants may have dropped her off by the roadside and driven off to avoid being entangled in a medical emergency . Good Samaritans eventually took her off the street .
This case, while resolved without evidence of violence, is part of a disturbing trend that authorities are increasingly warning the public about.
The initial assumptions about Blessing’s case are rooted in a genuine and growing crisis: the evolution of cybercrime into violent spiritual rituals. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially warned that G-boys, a slang for more flamboyant fraudsters, are “now going spiritual, involving themselves in rituals and making it the new usual.
The term “Yahoo Plus” refers to a hybrid crime where internet fraud is combined with voodoo and human sacrifice to enhance success .
