A video circulating on X triggered widespread outrage after a man identified as Paul was shown confessing to the killing of a woman. In the clip, the suspect, seen speaking to multiple microphones with “wicked boy” text overlays, alleges he drugged the victim with a mixture of codeine and Sprite before committing the act in an uncompleted building. He also claims he acted on instructions from a person he refers to as a “baba.”
In the video, Paul details a violent crime that includes the removal of body parts. Authorities have not independently verified all claims made in the recording, and an official investigation is expected to determine the accuracy of his statements and the full circumstances of the case.
The footage has fueled trending discussions online about violent crimes linked to alleged “get-rich-quick” rituals. Many users responding to the post rejected any attempt to label the suspect a “yahoo boy,” a term often used for online fraudsters. Instead, they described him as a ritualist and murderer, and called for severe legal punishment.
“Call it what it is. This is not fraud, this is murder,” one reply read. Others emphasized the need to separate online scams from violent ritual-related crimes, arguing that conflating the two minimizes the gravity of the offenses.
Nigerian law enforcement agencies and human rights groups have repeatedly warned about the dangers of ritual killings and the spread of harmful beliefs that link violence to wealth or success. Police have urged the public to report suspicious activities and to avoid sharing unverified or graphic content that could retraumatize victims’ families.
The Nigeria Police Force has also cautioned young people against criminal networks that exploit desperation with false promises of quick money. Officials say most cases of “yahoo” or cyber fraud do not involve violence, and that ritual-related killings represent a distinct and more serious category of crime that must be prosecuted fully under the law.
Human rights advocates are calling for a thorough investigation, victim protection, and accountability for all those involved, including anyone who allegedly gave instructions. They also stress the need for public awareness, community vigilance, and mental health and economic support systems to reduce vulnerability to exploitation…Discover More
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