According to reports, the warning given to landlords by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has led to actions against yahoo boys, or internet scammers, across the nation.
According to the anti-graft bureau, landlords that let yahoo youths live in their homes run the danger of serving 15 years in prison. Read more: rent your house to yahoo boys and risk 15 years in jail efcc tells nigeria landlord.
A young man was reportedly evicted from his residence by his landlord just a day after the announcement.
A footage of the troubled young guy hanging from a truck carrying his things appeared on social media. It was discovered that his landlord had ordered him packing out of fear after discovering the source of his money.
However, the EfCC had also made public about a scheduled seminar where the highly debated issue will be addressed.
”Okay now! What a juicy topic! E go sweet wella! Landlord way yaho-boy dey stay for him house, my people, na 15 years imprisonment for the landlord o! E don set!