NSCDC Uncovers Suspected Human Trafficking, Fraud Camp In Lagos

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command has uncovered a camp in the Torikoh area of Badagry allegedly linked to human trafficking, fraudulent network marketing, extortion, and unlawful detention.

The operation led to the arrest of four suspects, the rescue of 17 victims, and the recovery of several items believed to be connected to the illegal activities.

Parading the suspects and recovered exhibits on Monday, Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, represented by the command’s spokesperson, Oluwasegun Abolurin, said the raid was carried out through intelligence-driven operations championed by the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi.

According to Keshinro, the command received a complaint on May 7, 2026, from a 28-year-old nurse from the Central African Republic, identified as Atokar Allah Iderim, who alleged that he was deceived, extorted, and unlawfully detained by individuals operating under the guise of a network marketing business known as “QNET.”

The victim reportedly told operatives that he was lured from Togo to Nigeria by a Facebook acquaintance identified as Lansu Alex, who promised him better job opportunities.

However, upon arriving in Nigeria, he was allegedly forced to register for the internet marketing scheme and extorted by the operators, who failed to fulfil their promises.

The command stated that the victim further alleged that his mobile phone and power bank were forcefully seized and sold, while his SIM cards were destroyed. He was reportedly handed N10,000 for feeding while being pressured to source money for registration into the scheme.

Following verification of the intelligence report, NSCDC operatives stormed the camp in Torikoh and arrested four male suspects — three nationals of Togo and one from Benin.

Seventeen victims, including 12 males and five females, were rescued during the operation.

Keshinro also alleged that the suspects attempted to bribe NSCDC officers with 130,000 CFA francs, but the money was rejected and retained as evidence in the case.

Items recovered from the camp included an HP laptop, files, QNET letter-headed documents, leather bags, mobile phones, and pharmaceutical products allegedly used on victims.

Preliminary investigations revealed that intending members were allegedly required to pay 650,000 CFA francs as registration fees before joining the scheme.

The commandant further disclosed that investigations uncovered four additional camps allegedly operated by the syndicate in Aradagun, Mowo, Badagry Town, and Limca areas of Badagry.

He warned individuals involved in human trafficking, fraud, and economic crimes to desist from such activities, stressing that investigations are ongoing to identify other collaborators, shut down the camps, and determine the level of involvement of all suspects connected to the operation.