A female corps member has reportedly fallen victim to a bizarre scam at Computer Village, Ikeja. She went to buy an iPhone. What she got instead was fufu wrapped to look like a phone.
The incident surfaced online through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). A video accompanied the post, showing the visibly distraught corps member holding what she thought was her new device. She had paid a specific amount. Believing it was for a genuine iPhone.
In the video, onlookers gathered. Some expressed shock. Others couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity. The moment quickly went viral. Many users reacted with anger. Others shared similar experiences. Some blamed the area’s notorious reputation. Others sympathized with the victim.
She stood there, confused. The package still in her hand.