"Area boys" refers to a group of young men or teenagers in African urban areas, often found on the streets. They are known for causing trouble, involvement in street gangs, and engaging in illegal activities. Full definition
«In spite of that colossal human loss, a group of area boys holding monopoly of violence in the guise of guarding the pipeline across some regions of this country; some photo journalists namely Solomon Adeola of the Nation Newspapers and Omoniyi Aiyedun of the Sun Newspapers were captured and tortured by the vandals when they went to cover the circumstances surrounding the incident. (securitykingng.org)
The Holy Cross Crusaders made quick work of the Kingston Area boys high school hockey championship on Thursday at the Invista Centre. (thewhig.com)
This was however met with resistance as some hoodlums otherwise known as area boys attacked the security operatives while their operation was ongoing. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)