The Osun State Police Command has successfully rescued 15 youths from a suspected human trafficking syndicate and arrested individuals linked to the crime.
The victims, aged between 20 and 30, were reportedly brought into Nigeria from Niger, Togo, and the Benin Republic with promises of employment and better living opportunities.
They were discovered in a three-bedroom apartment at Adeleke Estate, Osogbo, during an intelligence-led operation by the State Intelligence Department (SID).
According to Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi, officers acted on credible tips from community informants and surveillance reports that pointed to suspicious activities at the property.
The police monitored the location, confirming that the youths were being held against their will, before moving in to safely extract them.
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“The Command was able to rescue the victims without incident,” Ojelabi said. “They are now under protective custody, receiving care and support, and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families.”osun
The rescued youths include Moise Nanga, Myriam Yakouba, Rostand Joseph, Bicosso Nadia, Samoru Ilan Azote, Doris Samnat, and others.
While some suspects connected to the syndicate remain at large, the agent who provided the house has been arrested and is cooperating with police investigations.
The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, urged parents, guardians, and property owners to remain vigilant and report any suspicious recruitment or movements to the nearest security agency.
The Osun State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and organized crime in the state.
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