6th of June, 2026

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (⁠NSCDC) Lagos State Command have uncovered an illegal detention camp in the Itoga area of Badagry, rescuing 24 victims and arresting four suspects linked to a cross-border criminal syndicate.

Key Operation Details

The Raid: Triggered by credible intelligence and community engagement targeting criminal hideouts.

The Victims: 18 males and 6 females, including a toddler, originating from Nigeria and neighboring countries.Duration: Some victims had been confined in the camp for periods ranging from three months to three years.

The Suspects: Four foreign nationals from Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana were taken into custody.

Syndicate Modus Operandi According to the Lagos State Commandant, ⁠Adedotun Keshinro, the network used extortion and cyber fraud to exploit the victims:

Forced Distress Calls: Suspects forced victims to call their families to fabricate stories and demand ransoms.Criminal Coercion: Captives were forcefully coerced into internet fraud and drug-related offenses. The ⁠NSCDC confirmed that investigations are actively ongoing to trace other collaborators, after which the suspects will face prosecution.

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