Police uncover visa fraud, rescue 11 Ghanaians held hostage in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage successful Sagamu aft they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

The victims, comprising 7 males and 4 females, were rescued during an intelligence-led cognition by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

According to a connection issued connected Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the cognition followed actionable quality received connected October 19, 2026, astir a hideout wherever the victims were being held.

Babaseyi said preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were allegedly deceived by a chap Ghanaian nationalist who promised to facilitate their question abroad.

Each unfortunate was said to person paid GH₵40,000 earlier being brought to Nigeria and held against their will.

He said the victims were receiving attraction and support, portion detectives had intensified efforts to way down members of the transgression network.

Babaseyi quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, arsenic commending the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its punctual effect and professionalism.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s committedness to protecting lives and combating transnational crime, stressing that Ogun State would not beryllium a haven for criminals who exploit the hopes of unsuspecting people.

He assured the nationalist that efforts would proceed until those liable were brought to justice.

The bid urged the nationalist to verify overseas travel...