Residents of Osogbo, the capital of Nigeria’s Osun State, have reported losing huge sums of money after the operators of a low‑cost food scheme vanished, prompting police to step in to maintain order.
The initiative, marketed as a cheap food programme, attracted local participants who paid fees in the expectation of receiving affordable meals. After the scheme began, the operators disappeared without refunding the contributions, leaving many residents financially exposed.
Local law enforcement responded by deploying officers to the area, aiming to prevent further unrest and to investigate the disappearance of the scheme’s organizers. Police officials have urged anyone with information to come forward and have warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with similar offers.
Osun State, located in southwestern Nigeria, has a population of over 4 million people and has previously faced challenges with fraudulent schemes targeting vulnerable communities. Authorities continue to advise residents to verify the legitimacy of any financial or food‑related programmes before committing funds.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>