{"id":24484,"date":"2026-05-12T11:20:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=24484"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:00:22","slug":"lagos-nscdc-cracks-down-on-illegal-immigrant-camp-linked-to-human-trafficking-fraud-extortion-in-badagry-arrests-four-suspects-rescues-17-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=24484","title":{"rendered":"LAGOS NSCDC CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CAMP LINKED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FRAUD, EXTORTION IN BADAGRY, ARRESTS FOUR SUSPECTS, RESCUES 17 VICTIMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a camp of illegal immigrants allegedly involved in fraudulent network marketing, human trafficking, extortion, unlawful detention, human rights abuses, and other criminal activities in the Torikoh area of Badagry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the operation, operatives arrested four suspects, rescued 17 victims, and recovered several exhibits connected to the criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lagos State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, also paraded a bribe of 130,000 CFA allegedly offered to NSCDC operatives by the suspects in an attempt to compromise the operation. The money was rejected and documented as part of the exhibits recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation was carried out in line with the technology driven intelligence strategy championed by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, aimed at combating insecurity and criminality across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of suspected illegal immigrants operating around the Torikoh axis of Badagry, NSCDC operatives launched a coordinated tactical operation on Thursday, 7 May 2026, leading to the arrest of four male suspects comprising three Togolese nationals and one Beninese national.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation also led to the rescue of 17 victims, including 12 males aged between 25 and 35 years and five females aged between 25 and 30 years. The identities of the suspects and victims were withheld for security reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were allegedly lured into Nigeria through Facebook by a Togolese suspect who promised them lucrative employment opportunities and a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further findings showed that the victims were subsequently forced to register for a fraudulent internet marketing scheme through which they were extorted by the operators, who failed to provide the promised jobs and welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigations also revealed that intending participants in the scheme were allegedly required to pay a registration fee of 650,000 CFA before being admitted into the business. Participants were thereafter compelled to select products reportedly imported from Malaysia through channels yet to be verified, while operating an up line and down line marketing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Items recovered from the suspects included an HP laptop, files, QNET letter headed documents, mobile phones, leather bags, pharmaceutical products, and other materials linked to the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Command disclosed that the syndicate was allegedly involved in trans border organised crimes similar to cases recently uncovered in other West African countries, including Ghana, where hundreds of victims and minors were reportedly rescued from trafficking networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators further identified four camps allegedly used by the syndicate in different parts of Badagry, including Aradagun, Mowo, Badagry Town, and Limca. Two of the camps were discovered during the operation, although some suspects reportedly fled upon sighting NSCDC operatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Command stated that the identified camps would be sealed to prevent the continued use of the facilities for criminal activities capable of undermining social and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lagos State Commandant warned individuals involved in human trafficking, fraud, extortion, and related crimes to desist or face the full weight of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To strengthen inter agency collaboration against cross border crimes, the Commandant directed that the suspects and rescued victims be handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command, for further investigation and possible prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also urged residents to avoid involvement in activities related to human trafficking, economic sabotage, and fraudulent schemes, noting that such crimes carry severe consequences regardless of any temporary gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Command, investigations are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the syndicate\u2019s operations, identify collaborators, seal identified camps, and ensure that all culpable persons are brought to justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a camp of illegal immigrants allegedly involved in fraudulent network marketing, human trafficking, extortion, 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