Oyo Police rescue five Congolese allegedly lured into Nigeria by trafficking suspect

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 5 Congolese nationals suspected to be sufferers of human trafficking when they have been allegedly lured into Nigeria with guarantees of higher financial alternatives.

The sufferers have been rescued at Bollarz Lodge within the Araromi space of Ibadan throughout an intelligence-led operation, in line with a remark issued by way of the police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on October 14, 2026.

The 5 have been known as Bonsaly Mpika Donel, 24; Charles Siloe, 23; Eliane Ruth Makengo, 26; Makota Janie Darcel, 23; and Simba Babeki Elie, 33.

All through initial wondering, they reportedly advised investigators {that a} guy known as Smith, a countrywide of the Republic of Benin, had introduced them into Nigeria with guarantees of higher financial alternatives.

“The sufferers disclosed {that a} guy known as Smith, a countrywide of the Republic of Benin, had lured them into Nigeria at the promise of greener pasture and higher financial alternatives,” the file mentioned.

Then again, the suspect used to be now not discovered on the resort throughout the operation.

The police mentioned efforts have been ongoing to find and apprehend him.

The command mentioned the rescued nationals had won clinical consideration and could be passed over to the Nigeria Immigration Provider in Oyo State.

It instructed individuals of the general public to supply knowledge that might assist investigators observe down the ones hooked up with the suspected trafficking operation.