Police Uncover International Visa Fraud In Ogun, Rescue 11 Ghanaians
The victims reportedly paid GH¢40,000 each before police rescued them from a hideout and began tracking the alleged network, officials said.
- The Ogun State Police Command rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.
- Preliminary investigations indicate a fellow Ghanaian national deceived the victims, who each paid GH₵40,000 for travel facilitation before being held against their will.
- Acting on actionable intelligence received on October 19, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit mobilized to the identified hideout and safely rescued all eleven victims comprising seven males and four females.
- The Command is providing appropriate care and support to the victims while detectives intensify efforts to track down and apprehend all individuals connected with the alleged criminal network.
- Commissioner Bode Ojajuni commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its professionalism and urged the public to verify overseas travel arrangements before making payments to prevent exploitation.
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Police uncover visa fraud, rescue 11 Ghanaians held hostage in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven males and four females, were rescued during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. According to a statement issued on Tuesday […] Police uncover visa fraud, rescue 11 Ghanaians held hostage in Ogun
Police Rescue 11 Ghanaians Over Alleged N50.27m Visa Fraud In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu over a suspected N50.27 million international visa fraud involving promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven males and four females, were rescued by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026. The police […]
Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria in alleged visa fraud
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the victims were allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their overseas travel. Each reportedly paid GH₵40,000 before being brought to Nigeria and held against their will,” the statement said.
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