THE “YAHOO-PLUS SYNDROME” IN EDO STATE AND ITS EFFECT: AN ANTITHESIS TO PLATO’S JUSTICE MODEL

Abstract

Cybercrime commonly known as yahoo in Nigeria, and some parts of Africa, is one of the most formidable financial and security problems confronting Nigeria and the world today. Yahoo plus activities have posed a serious threat to the social economic activities in Nigeria. Interestingly, this study, then seeks to investigate the root causes of yahoo plus syndrome in Nigeria with particular reference to Edo State. It also investigates the extent yahoo plus activities have impacted on the social relations in Edo state and to suggest measures/factors that can reduce the impact of Yahoo Plus in Edo state. The study made use of analytic method establishing that a relationship also exists between socio-economic factors and Yahoo Plus syndrome. It also provides recommendations to help reduce the high rate of poverty and curtail the activities of the yahoo plus boys in the state.