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The Digest:

The Ondo State Police Command has rescued 15 young women from a sex trafficking ring that lured victims with false promises of employment. The syndicate, which operated from an apartment in the Alagbaka area of Akure, targeted women aged 20 to 26 with offers of domestic work, ushering services, and overseas placements, only to force them into sexual exploitation.

Key Points:
  • Police rescued 15 victims, aged between 20 and 26, from a trafficking syndicate in Akure.
  • Three suspects, including the alleged ringleader Jayeola Joshua, have been arrested.
  • The syndicate used fake job offers for domestic work and social media content creation as a lure.
  • Victims were manipulated into sending nude photos and videos to clients for sexual services.
  • The operation was disguised as producing "relationship content" to conceal its criminal nature.
  • The apartment used for the illicit activities was specifically rented for this purpose.
  • Police are questioning the landlords of the property as part of the expanding investigation.
This rescue is a critical intervention in a pervasive storm, highlighting how criminal networks systematically exploit the economic desperation and legitimate aspirations of Nigeria's youth.

Sources: Punch Nigeria, The Guardian