NSCDC Uncovers Illegal University Operating from Three-Bedroom Apartment in Lagos
NSCDC Uncovers Illegal University Operating from Three-Bedroom Apartment in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 106 students and arresting the suspected operator in a major crackdown on education fraud.
The operation, carried out by operatives of the NSCDC Badagry Area Command, followed intelligence reports that exposed the activities of the unaccredited institution, which allegedly lured unsuspecting young people with promises of obtaining university degrees. Authorities said the institution had been operating without approval from the relevant regulatory agencies.
According to the NSCDC, the suspected fake university admitted students from different parts of Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries, collecting substantial tuition and processing fees while falsely presenting itself as a legitimate higher institution. Investigators said the operation was designed to exploit students seeking affordable and accessible university education.
The corps disclosed that the 106 rescued students have been profiled and are expected to be reunited with their families after investigations. It added that efforts are ongoing to identify other individuals connected to the illegal institution and determine the full scope of its operations.
NSCDC officials warned members of the public to verify the accreditation status of tertiary institutions before seeking admission, urging prospective students and parents to rely only on institutions approved by the appropriate education regulatory bodies.
The security agency reaffirmed its commitment to combating fraud and protecting Nigerians from criminal schemes that exploit vulnerable citizens. It assured the public that those found culpable would face prosecution in accordance with the law.
The discovery has renewed concerns over the activities of illegal educational institutions in Nigeria and underscored the need for stronger regulatory oversight to safeguard the integrity of the country’s higher education system.
