The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

The victims, comprising seven males and four females, were rescued during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation followed actionable intelligence received on October 19, 2026, about a hideout where the victims were being held.

Babaseyi said preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their travel abroad.

Each victim was said to have paid GH₵40,000 before being brought to Nigeria and held against their will.

He said the victims were receiving care and support, while detectives had intensified efforts to track down members of the criminal network.

Babaseyi quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, as commending the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its prompt response and professionalism.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and combating transnational crime, stressing that Ogun State would not be a haven for criminals who exploit the hopes of unsuspecting people.

He assured the public that efforts would continue until those responsible were brought to justice.

The command urged the public to verify overseas travel and visa processing arrangements before making payments and to report suspicious activities.

The eldest child of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, has revealed that his father passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 100.

Taiwo, who is also the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, revealed this in an interview on Tuesday.

“Baba passed on this evening around 4pm peacefully in his room, in his bed.

“About 4pm, 20th of October 2026. Baba was 100 years old.

“He turned 100 in May. We were all looking forward to his 101st birthday, but God knows best. We’re happy, we thank God for his life and for the impactful life he lived,” he said.

Taiwo also called for his father to be celebrated in death and not mourned.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Distu Garba Audu, who was shot dead by gunmen in Plateau State.

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night in Pushit community, Mangu Local Government Area of the state.

Report says NSCDC spokesperson, CSC Afolabi Babawale, while confirming the death, expressed sadness over the officer’s death, describing it as a tragic loss

Report quoted Babawale to have written in a message that: It is with great sadness that I confirm we lost him; he was tragically shot and killed by kidnappers.”

According to report, gunmen had abducted a popular businessman known as Gilbert and killed an officer of NSCDC, Audu, in Plateau State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday night in Pushit community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“Suspected kidnappers arrived in the community at about 8:00 p.m. and abducted Gilbert, a businessman reportedly involved in supplying fuel to filling stations, cement and fertiliser

“The gunmen were taking the businessman away when a motorcycle rider reportedly emerged from his house with his headlight on, heading out to buy meat.The kidnappers allegedly opened fire on the rider, killing him at the scene.

“The deceased was later identified as Distu Garba Audu, popularly known as Tony, a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC. He was reportedly a senior officer in the corps and had built his house in the community.

“Contrary to earlier reports circulating about the incident, the officer was not killed while guarding the abducted businessman. Audu was shot after unexpectedly encountering the kidnappers while riding out of his residence.

“The gunmen reportedly escaped with Gilbert through a maize farm after the abduction” the report said.