NSCDC Uncovers Fake University in Lagos, Rescues 106 Youths

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda LCDA, Lagos State, and rescued 106 youths.

The corps also arrested the suspected proprietor, accusing him of luring young people from across Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with promises of admission into a foreign university.

NSCDC said the operation followed days of intelligence gathering and surveillance before officers raided the location early Monday.

According to the agency, the institution had no official name, registration, signboard or recognised campus, but allegedly operated online as a distance-learning centre linked to a foreign university.