A 24-second video filmed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sparked heated debate online after it surfaced on social media early Tuesday.
The clip, shared by Stelle TV, shows a woman wearing a red-and-white striped top claiming she collects discarded hair from salons for local “yahoo boys,” a slang term commonly associated with internet fraudsters. Her statement immediately triggered alarm among viewers, with some warning of possible ritual practices and urging people to properly dispose of hair clippings to protect their “glory.”
However, other social media users dismissed the video as a staged skit, pointing to the woman’s smiling expression, intact makeup, and exaggerated mannerisms as signs that the clip was created for entertainment rather than as a genuine confession.
As of the time of this report, no police statement or official record has confirmed any arrest or investigation connected to the video, leaving its authenticity unverified.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Nigeria, where fears surrounding cyber fraud and ritual crimes often collide with the growing trend of scripted social media skits, making it difficult for the public to distinguish fact from fiction.
