Authorities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have arrested a young man after three young women were reportedly found naked inside his apartment. The apartment is suspected to be used as a secret hideout by internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys.
According to reports circulating in the community, the incident came to light after a close associate of the suspect began behaving erratically and made disturbing confessions. The associate allegedly implicated the suspect and claimed that similar activities had taken place in his residence. The claims triggered concern among residents, who mobilized and attempted to confront the suspect at his apartment.
Eyewitnesses said the suspect initially refused to grant access to his home, which further raised suspicion in the area. As tension grew, security operatives were invited to the scene to prevent escalation. Upon gaining entry into the apartment, officers reportedly discovered three young women naked inside the premises in a vulnerable condition.
Sources alleged that the women were being held under suspicious circumstances, with some residents claiming they were potential victims of exploitation. However, authorities have not confirmed these claims, and investigations are still ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding their presence in the apartment. Police say it is too early to determine whether the women were victims of trafficking, coercion, or other crimes.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody for questioning. Security operatives secured the area and restored calm after residents gathered outside the building. The three women were moved to a safe location for protection and medical evaluation. Authorities have not released their identities to protect their privacy.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions across Port Harcourt. Many residents expressed shock and called for increased vigilance against criminal networks operating under the guise of internet fraud. Others urged law enforcement to intensify raids on suspected hideouts, saying Yahoo boys have expanded beyond online scams to more serious offenses including illegal detention and exploitation.
Rivers State Police Command has not released an official statement detailing charges against the suspect. Officials said forensic examination of the apartment and statements from all parties involved will determine the next steps. They added that further updates will be communicated as investigations progress…See More
