An ilorin based vendor, @BODYHEAVEN on tiktok has raised concerns over declining sales, blaming alleged extortion by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian police force.
In a viral video, the vendor expressed frustration over what she described as the impact of constant alleged harassment and extortion by security agencies, especially Nigerian police and the EFCC. While claiming that many of her customers have relocated to other states, leaving Ilorin’s business environment deserted.
She captioned:
“All of them don relocate go Lagos and Abuja finish, And everywhere come dry like barren woman burial.”
According to her, most of her customers now avoid going out unless it is absolutely necessary. Adding that, goods are sold to them through waybill only. Also their visits outside are often brief due to fears of alleged extortion and incessant encounters with security operatives.
She added:
“Haha my customers go just dey tell me “body heavens I am not available to visit the store oo, na waybill” I say shuu wetin dey happen”
The video has since generated widespread reactions online, with internet users sharing similar experiences also expressing concerns over the impact of alleged harassment on businesses and residents in the city.
A user wrote:
“I just packed yesterday imagine they drop my pass collect 1m and they even told me they would keep coming to collect percentage every ending of the month I don relocate go osun sha”
Another user added:
“ILORIN is something else for business owners right now,may God come through for everyone”
Third user commented:
“Ilorin has always been dry cause of this same police and EFCC it so terrible. I hope one day they have a good Governor that will look into that matter the harassment is too much, am tired poor sales everywhere”
The outburst has further sparked conversations online about the alleged impact of security agency operations on businesses, residents’ welfare, and economic activities in the state.
By Musekir Faisat Omolara
