Ondo police bust notorious s3x trafficking ring masquerading as job recruitment and content creation; rescue 15 young women

The Ondo Police Command has dismantled a notorious s3x trafficking syndicate exploiting young women under the guise of job recruitment and social media content creation.  The spokesperson of the command, Olushola Ayanlade, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 8, 2025 said operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit arrested one Jayeola Joshua along with two other suspects in Akure and rescued 15 young women aged 20 to 26.  According to the PPRO, investigations revealed that the syndicate lured victims across the country with false promises of lucrative employment, including domestic work, ushering services, and overseas placements.  He said the syndicates arrangement not only facilitated exploitation but also highlighted how organised criminal elements prey on the vulnerability of unsuspecting young women seeking legitimate opportunities.  "Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Commands Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit arrested Jayeola Joshua, male, of Alagbaka, Akure, along with two others, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining accomplices, signaling the Commands unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable citizens. "Investigations revealed that the syndicate lured victims from across the country with false promises of lucrative employment, including domestic work, ushering services, and overseas placements.  "Upon arrival in Akure, 15 victims, aged 20 to 26, were accommodated in an apartment in Alagbaka, which became the operational base for the illicit activities.  "The arrangement not only facilitated exploitation but also highlighted how organized criminal elements prey on the vulnerability of unsuspecting young women seeking legitimate opportunities. "Further inquiry uncovered that the victims were manipulated into sending nude images and videos, which were subsequently transmitted to clients procuring s3xual services.  "The principal suspect reportedly received the largest share of the proceeds, while the operation was disguised as producing relationship content on social media, misleading the public and masking criminal intent.  Evidence indicates that the apartment was specifically rented to facilitate these activities, prompting the Commissioner of Police to direct that the landlords be invited for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.