Ogun State Police Command don rescue 11 Ghanaian nationals wey dem allegedly hold hostage for Sagamu, Ogun State, after dem reportedly lure them come Nigeria with promise say dem go help them get Canadian and Spanish visa.
The victims na seven males and four females. Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit rescue them during one intelligence-led operation. The operation follow actionable intelligence wey the command receive on October 19, 2026, according to one press release wey the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, issue on Tuesday. The release tok say the operatives mobilise go the identified hideout sharp-sharp and rescue all 11 victims.
Preliminary investigation reportedly show say one fellow Ghanaian national deceive the victims. The person promise to facilitate their travel go Canada and Spain. The victims allegedly pay GH₵40,000 each before dem bring them come Nigeria, where dem later hold them against their will.
The Command say the rescued Ghanaian nationals dey receive appropriate care and support. Detectives don intensify effort to track down and arrest all suspects wey get connection to the alleged criminal network.
Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commend the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for prompt response and professionalism during the operation. Ojajuni reaffirm say the Command go protect lives, fight transnational crime and make sure Ogun State no become safe haven for criminals wey dey exploit hope and trust of people. He assure say police go continue effort to bring anybody wey involve for the alleged crime to justice. “No safe haven for criminals who exploit the hopes of others,” the police commissioner tok.
Police still urge members of public to take time and check well before dem arrange overseas travel. Dem tok say make people verify whether visa-processing offer na real before dem pay money to individuals or agencies wey claim say dem dey facilitate international migration. The Command also encourage residents to report suspicious activities wey fit help security agencies identify and dismantle criminal networks.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterate say e remain committed to intelligence-led policing, effective inter-agency collaboration and decisive action against criminal activities. The Command stress say credible information from members of public important for crime-fighting. “Every credible lead matters, every life matters, and protecting the public remains paramount,” the Command tok.
