The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 19 individuals comprising 14 men and five women, all young nationals from Ghana over trafficking in the state.
According to the Command in a statement by the state Police Public Relationship Officer (PPRO), CSP Osifeso Adewale (mnipr) with reference number :AZ:5250/OY/PPRO/VOL.6/301 in Ibadan said the suspects were arrested at Kajorepo area of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan.
He said the arrest was made possible based on credible intelligence which related to suspicious activities at a building in the Kajorepo area of Akinyele Local
“The Command proudly announce the successful completion of a targeted operation on July 2, 2025, at Kajorepo area of the Akindele Local Government Area Ibadan.
“Around 5:30 PM, the State Intelligence Department, with the invaluable support of tactical command teams, executed a search warrant at the site, which had been securely locked from the outside. This operation led to the arrest of nineteen (19) individuals, comprised of fourteen men and five women, all young nationals from Ghana.
“During the investigation, it became clear that these individuals had been lured to Nigeria with false promises of job opportunities, falling prey to a manipulative scheme by unknown perpetrators who exploited them for financial gain. The victims provided critical information about their ordeals, significantly aiding the ongoing investigations.
“Following established protocols, the victims have since been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, for further investigations and to possibly reunite them with loved ones back in their Country.
Osifeso said the Oyo State Police Command remain dedicated to uncovering the identities of those responsible for this alarming situation, with ongoing efforts to gather intelligence and locate the individuals behind these heinous activities.
The Command then assured the community that tranquility remains, reaffirming our commitment to safety and security for all residents, jus as he urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities directly to the authorities.
