In a significant operation, the Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a human trafficking ring in Ibadan, the state's capital. During the raid, officers rescued 83 adults and one child from a house in the Orogun area, where they had allegedly been held for some time. ​

Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims, believed to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo, were brought to Nigeria under false pretenses of employment opportunities. Reports indicate that the traffickers demanded substantial sums of money, reportedly paid in dollars, from the victims' families as part of the scheme. ​

The rescued individuals are currently being housed at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, as authorities continue to investigate and gather more information about the incident.