A lady has involved the police after a man known as “Egbon Adugbo”, called her “Olosho” after she refused his advances.
In Yoruba culture, the term Egbon Adugbo is often used to describe a man who considers himself streetwise or a senior figure in the neighbourhood (“Egbon” meaning elder or senior, and “Adugbo” meaning local community).
While the term itself is neutral, in this case, it refers to a man allegedly approaching women unsolicited, a behaviour that has drawn criticism.
“Olosho” rmark sparks Police intervention
According to reports, the lady refused to respond to his advances. Frustrated, the man allegedly resorted to verbally insulting her by calling her “Olosho,” a derogatory Yoruba term for a prostitute.
Feeling disrespected, she reportedly took the matter to the police, who have since taken action against him.
The incident has generated mixed reactions online, with many praising the lady for standing up for herself and holding men accountable for harassment, while others debated whether the use of the term alone constitutes a criminal offence.
Social media reactions
@Laugh_drip commented: “This is how some men behave and it is not good at all. As a matured man, if a lady doesn’t want to answer you, just leave her alone. Women plenty for this life.”
@tigerwoodin asked: “Is calling someone olosho a crime?”
@aobinna585 questioned: “On what grounds are they arresting him?”
@PASCAL_Global wrote: “Well deserved. Some of these uneducated men need to learn how to respect ladies. Na every lady be olosho to them genuinely.”
The case highlights ongoing discussions about street harassment in Nigeria and the importance of addressing both verbal abuse and unsolicited attention toward women.
Watch the video below…
Lady arrests Egbon Adugbo after they allegedly called her “Olosho” when she refused to respond to them while they tried to toast her on the road
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— CHUKS
(@ChuksEricE) December 29, 2025
