The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, has rescued ten human trafficking victims lured from Ghana with fake job promises and secretly confined in a building in Mowe, Ogun State.
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One of the victims, Anita Otaibu, had received a job offer in Nigeria. However, upon arrival, she and nine others were locked in a three-bedroom apartment located in the Oke-Sioni area, opposite Comfort Zone Hotel, Mowe. They were prevented from contacting anyone and restricted from moving freely.
Commander (Dr) Soji Ganzallo disclosed this development through a statement from the Office of the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Moruf Yusuf.
On April 19, 2025, operatives of the So-Safe Corps received reliable intelligence about the victims’ location. Acting on the tip, the Owode-Egba Zonal Command, led by Assistant Commander of Corps (ACC) Rasaki Jimoh, mobilized quickly to intervene.
The following day, April 20, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m., the So-Safe Corps, in a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force (Redeemed Division), stormed the location. The security team freed the human trafficking victims and arrested several suspects involved in the illegal detention.
Three females and seven males were among those rescued. The victims and suspects include:
- Frank Adjei, 45
- Emmanuel Agyapong, 50
- Adam Zakari, 33
- Benjamin Etuah, 20
- Asamoah Kwaku, 53
- Yusuf Kasim, 27
- Ogunle Damola, 32
- Gift Dzakpasu, 21
- Susana Ampons, 35
- Anita Otaibu
The Nigeria Police Force, Redeemed Division, is handling further investigation and possible prosecution of the suspects.
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Report Suspicious Activity
So-Safe Corps continues to urge members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious movements or activities. The Corps remains committed to protecting residents and combating human trafficking in Ogun State.
E-signed:
Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf
Director of Information and Public Relations
So-Safe Corps
📧 ogunstatesosafecorps@gmail.com
🌐 www.sosafecorps.og.gov.ng
📞 08035479930
For: The State Commander
