Suspect arrested after Lagos employment scam syndicate robs job seekers
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of an employment scam syndicate who stole belongings of job seekers in Magodo area of the state.
The command disclosed this in a post on X, on Sunday, in reaction to a viral video showing the job applicants lamenting the theft of their belongings at the venue of a purported interview.
The command said, “The command confirms that the incident captured in the viral video is under investigation. The case was reported at about 11:00 p.m. on 09/04/2026. One suspect is currently in police custody.”
Stating that efforts were ongoing to nab other fleeing suspects involved and bring them to justice, the command advised members of the public to be cautious of fraudulent online job offers and to always verify the authenticity of such offers.
Earlier, a video was shared on X, on Friday, by @General_Somto, stating, “Nigerians, let’s be careful out there…Not all job offers are legit. We went for a job interview in Magodo, Lagos, only to be robbed. They took our phones, money, and everything we had on us.”~ Lady cries out.”
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