Woman suspected as victim of ‘Yahoo Boys’ dumped on Osun roadside

Woman suspected as victim of ‘Yahoo Boys’ dumped on Osun roadside

A yet-to-be-identified woman was discovered abandoned by the roadside at Olaiya, Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, sparking suspicions that she may be a victim of ritualistic practices, possibly linked to internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as “Yahoo boys.”

The woman, who appeared disoriented and exhibited abnormal behavior, could neither speak nor recognize people or objects around her. This has led to concerns that she may have been subjected to a ritual sacrifice.

She was found in a helpless state on Asikolaye Street, where she had reportedly been dumped.

Local shop owners, disturbed by her condition, quickly alerted the authorities by reporting the matter to the Dugbe Police Station at Old Garage.

Through their legal representative, Barrister K.A. Adebisi, business owners and residents of the area, including Mr. Sikiru Sanni (Samrad Property Agency) and Mrs. Bamigbola (Mama Dada), formally called for police intervention to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

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Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the case, as fears of ritual practices involving vulnerable individuals continue to raise alarm within the community.

The letter reads, “We act on behalf of the Business owners and residents ably represented by Mr. Sikiru Sanni also known as Samrad Property agency, and Mrs Bamigbola, Mama Dada and others for themselves and on behalf of business owners and residents of Number 1 Asikolaye street, Olaiya Area, Osogbo, to urgently inform you of an abandoned middle aged woman who they woke up to observe this morning 30th September 2024 when they opened their business promises for today activities.

“They are hereinafter called our clients.
“Sir, we therefore urgently request your good office to take immediate and necessary actions thereon to avoid any untoward consequences.

“In conclusion, as we perform our civic duties as good citizens of this country, we hope that your good office shall respond thereof to our report in public interest, safety and security.
Speaking with newsmen on the development, a resident of the area who simply identified himself as, Baba Lekan, said, “the lady was dumped in the area in the middle of night because, before we went home on Saturday, there was no presence of the lady not until Monday when they resumed for our daily business activities.”

“When we saw her this morning, she could neither talk nor identify anything.
“She was well-dressed but we suspected she has fallen prey into the hands of those yahoo yahoo guys.

“As a matter of fact, they must have used her for money ritual.”

He however charged the State Government and concerned authorities to come to the aid of the lady to save the life of the dying victim.