A make-up artist recently narrated a chilling experience she
had in the hands of suspected Yahoo Boys in Ibadan. The lady shared the
experience via her Twitter handle, @DaizyStores on which she explained how she
escaped what would probably have become a full-scale catastrophe. Below is the
narration from her thread of tweets:
“In this era of yahoo boys/ritualist, no Nigerian lady is
safe. Whether you are materialistic or not is no concern to them. I was at Access
bank last November or thereabouts and this guy came down from a Jeep and said
he’s into magazines and they are auditioning for the face model to cover his
next issue.
“I told him I’m not a model that I’m actually a makeup
artist and if they need one, they could holla at me. He said they already have
a makeup artist that works for them but if he sees anyone that needs a makeup
artist, he would contact me.
I gave him my business card. Hmmm, fast forward to 3rd week
in December, he reached out and said his cousin was coming from abroad and they
need a makeup artist for the wedding which was to take place on the 2nd
Saturday in January (this week). I was happy that it was a great way to start this
year. I chatted with the client during Xmas period and he ( the said groom)
said we’ll meet once I’m back to Ibadan.
“I got to Ibadan yesterday and when I got back from church
the client said I should contact his cousin to give me the info on where to
meet. I messaged him and he said I should take a bike to Ojoo. On getting to Ojoo,
he said I should give phone to the bike man and he described where we would
drop. That one said N 300, I was confused if it was that far. I thought it was
Ojoo. I was going. I was on the bike and the bike kept on moving for long, the
place was really far. We got there, I called the guy and he said someone will
come pick me, a lady picked me and led me to a hotel and I was directed to a
room, I was told the other party will come too. When I opened the door I found
that it was only the guy, I messaged my client immediately and he said he was
stuck up in serious traffic that if they don’t make it till 6, I should leave.
“It was like 15 minutes to 6. The moment it was 6, I told
the guy I was leaving. He stood and said I should hug him, it was weird. I sha
said I can’t. He said I should sit, that if you are in Rome you behave like a
Roman, and in a strange place you have never been before, you obey command. He
said he could start shouting I’m a thief and the guys downstairs would beat me and
take me to police station or he could pour acid on me.
Me I sha used sharp mouth to tell him that all that because
of hug? Please he should let me go. Next thing, he said he knew I will be
stubborn and he brought out a tiny bottle which he wrapped in a handkerchief.
He said he knows what a drop would do to my face in 30 minutes. It was at that moment
it dawned on me that it was a set up. I started crying and begging.
Oga said all I had to do was obey him. I told him I would,
he told me to enter toilet. I realized, I could die, I could be used, raped or
whatever. I now remembered I was in a hotel and there will be guests in the
rooms. I immediately kicked the acid off his hands and started screaming while
picking my hand bag and opening the door. He was shocked and I opened the door
wide. Other guests were rushing out of their rooms I didn’t even wait. I kept
running even security couldn’t stop me.
“The first bike I got like this took me home straight. God
saved me ooo. I’m a regular babe who strives hard to pay my bills myself. At 22, I already have my studio while serving
and I sell makeup kits and all. Plus my business is about 1 year 3 months.
Please what is the plight of the regular Nigerian lady with
no body guard or anything?”
She didn’t respond when asked whether the matter had been
reported to the police. Followers on Twitter have however urged her to do so
without delay.
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