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    Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria

    11 Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria over promise of Canadian visa by fraudsters

    The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

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    Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria

    11 Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria over promise of Canadian visa by fraudsters

    The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

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    Police officer

    Police raid kidnappers’ hideouts in Nasarawa forests

    Mr Jidda added that police personnel were already operating in the forests and would extend the operation to other forested areas.