29 June 2026
Scam/fraud in Ogun
OpenWatch has recorded 86 reported scam/fraud incidents in Ogun State, 12 of them in the last 12 months. That is 6% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 3 of 24 among the states where scam/fraud is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
12
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
86
Fatalities · all-time
1
Latest reported scam/fraud in Ogun
13 June 2026 · Ifo
Police in Ogun State arrested members of a transnational fraud syndicate involved in a networking scheme that lured victims from several African countries. The group allegedly orchestrated a fake kidnapping plot to extort money from a victim's family.
12 June 2026 · Abeokuta North
A man and his family members were arraigned for impersonating bandits and threatening a woman for money in Abeokuta North, Ogun State. The minors used their grandfather's phone to make the threatening call.
8 June 2026
Ogun State Police uncovered a transnational criminal syndicate involved in fake kidnappings to extort ransom from relatives abroad, resulting in the arrest of eight foreign nationals.
6 June 2026 · Agbado
Eight foreign nationals were arrested in Ogun State for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort ransom from the victim's family abroad. The operation was uncovered following a report of the ransom demand made by the purported victim.
22 May 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted a luxury bus loaded with military uniforms and illegal drugs on the Sagamu–Ore–Benin Expressway, arresting two suspects in connection with the smuggling operation. The operation highlighted concerns over national security due to the potential misuse of military apparel.
20 May 2026 · Ijebu East
The NDLEA dismantled the largest methamphetamine laboratory in Nigeria, arresting three Mexican nationals and six Nigerians involved in the drug trafficking operation in Ogun State.
17 May 2026 · Agbado
A 23-year-old man was arrested for defrauding a food vendor of N2,600 in Ogun State by using a fake bank transfer alert. The suspect reportedly engaged in multiple scams within the community, amassing approximately N10 million from fraudulent activities.
17 April 2026 · Odogbolu
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing and repainting a Suzuki mini bus in Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State. The vehicle was suspected to have been used for criminal activities in Lagos State.
16 April 2026 · Obafemi-Owode
Three individuals, including a security guard, were arrested in Ibafo, Ogun State for allegedly conspiring to steal a vehicle from Lagos. The police recovered the stolen SUV during the operation.
Other threats in Ogun
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as scam/fraud in Ogun State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 29 June 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Ogun risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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