Pastor Ibiyeomie Urges Yahoo Boys to Leave His Church

On September 6, 2026, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, delivered a sermon condemning internet fraud, specifically targeting individuals known as Yahoo boys. He expressed disbelief that these fraudsters could attend church without guilt, despite profiting from stolen money.

To illustrate the human cost of such crimes, he recounted the tragic story of a university professor and electrical engineer who lost all his savings to fraudsters, leading to his collapse and subsequent death. Ibiyeomie urged any Yahoo boys in his congregation to find another church and take their financial contributions elsewhere.

His remarks have sparked significant online discussion about the role of religious institutions in addressing financial crimes and the need for churches to take a firmer stance against members with questionable income sources. Additionally, he defended religious leaders against accusations of silence regarding Nigeria’s insecurity, asserting that they have consistently spoken out on national issues.