James Sowole in Abeokuta and Becky Uba Umenyili
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage within the Sagamu space of the state, who had been lured to Nigeria with guarantees of Canadian and Spanish visas.
The victims, comprising seven males and 4 females, had been allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian nationwide, who promised to facilitate their abroad journey, and extorted large quantities of cash from them earlier than bringing them to Nigeria and holding them in captivity.
Following a tip-off, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command launched an assault on the recognized hideout and safely rescued all 11 victims.