Over 40 suspected Yahoo boys who attempted to breach the security of an Abuja estate in the early hours of Saturday, Mab Global Estate were denied entry because residents suspected them of malicious intent.
The suspected internet fraudsters, dubbed “Yahoo boys” in local parlance, attempted to enter the estate around 11:45 p.m. but were stopped by a combined team of security personnel at the gate.
When asked where they were going, they were unable to provide the necessary information on the specific house number that was expecting them, so estate security turned them back.
They returned hours later in a convoy of 15 cars carrying over 40 people dressed in white.
According to security personnel, they became aggressive as they attempted to force their way into the estate.
The suspected internet fraudsters and ritual killers, the majority of whom were hanging leather bags suspected of containing dangerous weapons, insisted on attending a birthday party at plot 312 Gold Street.
Surprisingly, the residence is close to the Embassy of the Democratic Arab Republic, which is also located on the estate.
The security guards were adamant in their refusal, claiming that 312 was a private residence rather than a commercial apartment building.
But the suspected fraudsters insisted on opening the gate, even as they began a fight with the civilian security guards.
Mr. Denis Omala, the Estate’s agitated Chief Security Officer, was forced to intervene.
Mr. Ihedioha, the estate’s Chairman, had to rush to the gate late at night to ensure that the young men were turned back because their intentions were unknown.
Ihedioha urged the residents to be more vigilant in light of recent attempts to breach the estate’s security.
Attempts to reach the FCT Police Command for comment on the development were futile, as messages sent to known platforms went unanswered.
