Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued 27 suspected victims’ foreigners, who were to be trafficked out of the country by their agent.

The victims were rescued after the Rapid Response Squad of the command at Isheri Oshun area received a tip off.

Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh who spoke through Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to newsmen at the Command’s Headquarters.

Jimoh said immediately the information was received, the operatives moved into the area and rescued the victims who were locked up in an apartment in the area.

He said among the rescued were 18 male and 19 Female, some of them were Ghanaians and some from Benin Republic.

According to him, Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were all lured into the country under the guise of getting them jobs.

“Investigation still ongoing to know if they were moving forward to another country. They have been rescued and doing well in our custody.

” Parents are warm to know where there children are going to,” he advised.

Jimoh said on March 9, 2025, a victim alleged that she was kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as customers.

According to him, on March 5, at about 8 a.m., while she was at her shop in Alaba International Market, Ojo, one Emmanuel Bernard contacted her via whatsApp, requesting she deliver two phone pouches to Iyana Isashi area of the State.

“The victim said upon arrival at the said address, she was forcefully dragged into a room by the said Emmanuel and another female accomplice, identified as Mazioma Okafor and the door was locked behind.

“The suspects physically assaulted her, took nude pictures, and demanded a ransom of N2 million from her. The victim was later released after her family members paid N309,000 ransom.

“Following her, a team of police detectives was mobilized to the scene, leading to the swift arrest of the two suspects, who are currently in our custody.”

Jimoh said on March 8, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command received a report that one Dorothy Emmanuel, 25, allegedly engaged one Paul Digha, 33 and Sunday Olukoya in a fight at NPA Road, at Harbour Point, off Wilmer Road, Victoria Island.

He said in the process, the said Dorothy sustained severe injury and he was rushed to Lagos Island General Hospital, Marina for treatment, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

He said based on the report, detectives of the Command promptly visited the scene and arrested the other two suspects, who engaged the deceased in the fight that led to his death.

Meanwhile, Investigation was ongoing on the matter.