Nigerian police free 11 Ghanaians in visa scam
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Ogun State police in Nigeria rescued 11 Ghanaians, seven men and four women, held against their will in Sagamu after they were lured by false promises of visas for Canada and Spain. Each had reportedly paid 40,000 cedis before being taken to Nigeria, according to police, who are continuing their search for the suspects.
Ogun State police in south-western Nigeria have freed 11 Ghanaian nationals held in Sagamu after luring them with promises of visas for Canada and Spain, according to a statement issued on 20 October by its spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi. The victims, seven men and four women, were found on 19 October by the anti-kidnapping unit after police received what they described as actionable intelligence.
Initial investigations indicate that a fellow Ghanaian had allegedly promised to arrange their travel abroad. Each had reportedly paid 40,000 cedis before being taken to Nigeria and held against their will, according to Ogun police. The 11 people are receiving medical care and support as investigators search for people linked to the suspected network.
The state police commissioner, Bode Ojajuni, praised the anti-kidnapping unit’s operation and urged the public to verify travel and visa arrangements before making any payments. Police also called for any suspicious activity to be reported.
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