Police Bust International Visa Fr@ud Hideout In, Sagamu Ogun State, Rescue 11 Ghanaians

Police Rescue 11 Ghanaians Allegedly Held Hostage In Ogun Over Canadian, Spanish Visa Scam

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the command disclosed that operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the rescue following an intelligence report received on October 19, 2026.

“Acting on actionable intelligence received on 19 October 2026, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit immediately mobilised to the identified hideout and safely rescued all eleven victims, comprising seven males and four females,” the statement read.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that a fellow Ghanaian allegedly deceived the victims with promises of helping them travel abroad. Each victim was said to have paid GH₵40,000 before being brought to Nigeria and allegedly detained against their will.

“The rescued victims are receiving appropriate care and support, while detectives intensify efforts to track down and apprehend all persons connected with the alleged criminal network,” the police added.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its swift response and professionalism.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives, tackling cross-border criminal activities and preventing criminals from expl% unsuspecting people in the state.

Ojajuni also assured the public that efforts would continue to ensure those allegedly involved in the operation are arrested and brought to justice.

The police urged members of the public to verify overseas travel and visa-processing arrangements before making payments and to report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

Reaffirming its commitment to intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other agencies, the command stressed, “For the Command, every credible lead matters, every life matters, and protecting the public remains paramount.”