Ondo police bust sex trafficking syndicate, rescue 15 girls

By Dayo Johnson

Akure: Ondo State Police have rescued 15 young girls from a notorious sex trafficking syndicate exploiting women under the guise of job recruitment and social media content creation.

Acting on credible intelligence, the Command’s SWAT Unit arrested Jayeola Joshua of Alagbaka, Akure, and two accomplices. The syndicate reportedly lured victims from across the country with promises of domestic work, ushering services, and overseas employment. Upon arrival in Akure, the girls, aged 20 to 26, were confined in an apartment used as the operational base.

Police sources said the victims were coerced into sending explicit images and videos to clients procuring sexual services. The operation was disguised as “relationship content” on social media, masking its criminal intent.

Police spokesperson Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed the girls were taken to the Police Hospital, Akure.
, for medical care, counseling, and psychological evaluation. The case has been transferred to the Command’s Gender Desk for further investigation and reintegration of the victims.

The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered prosecution of all suspects and intensified efforts to arrest remaining accomplices. Parents and guardians were urged to verify job offers before allowing their wards to travel, while the public was called upon to provide credible tips to combat human trafficking.

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