₦35m Yahoo Money: Father Takes Drastic Action Against 16-Year-Old Son And His Wife

A Nigerian man has recounted the story of a neighbour whose 16-year-old son allegedly made more than ₦35 million from internet fraud shortly after completing his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), leading to a serious disagreement within the family.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the incident was narrated on X by a user identified as @prince_dc21_, who claimed that the teenager acquired a luxury “Spider” car after allegedly making the huge sum through what is commonly referred to as “Yahoo” in Nigeria.

The post stated that the boy had only recently completed his WAEC when he allegedly came into possession of more than ₦35 million. His sudden display of wealth reportedly raised concerns from his father, who questioned him about the source of the money after seeing the expensive vehicle.

The teenager allegedly told his father that he had made the money through an online business. However, the explanation reportedly failed to convince his father, who suspected that the funds were linked to internet fraud.

The father was said to have instructed his son to return the car and the money, but the situation reportedly took a different turn when the boy’s mother intervened. According to the account, she questioned why the family should return the money and vehicle, arguing that the family did not own a car and that the items could be viewed as a blessing amid the country’s economic difficulties.

The disagreement reportedly escalated until the father ordered his son to leave the family home, after allegedly concluding that the teenager was no longer willing to heed his advice.

The mother reportedly sided with her son and told her husband that if their child was leaving, she would leave with him. The father allegedly responded by telling them to go ahead.

The post further claimed that the following morning, the mother and her son packed their belongings and left the house. It was also alleged that neither of them had been heard from by other residents of the compound since their departure.

The claims were based on a social media account shared by the narrator, and the allegations concerning the teenager’s source of wealth have not been independently established.