{
  "id": 4157915,
  "title": "Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:48:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL-NCB in Bogotá, rescued two Colombian women held captive in Lagos. Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa were allegedly lured to Nigeria and held against their will by a human trafficking syndicate. The women were rescued on August 26, 2026, following intelligence received from INTERPOL. Chinese nationals held their travel documents, making their escape impossible. Police launched a covert operation and located the victims in Lagos, rescuing them on the same day. The suspects fled upon seeing the approaching team. The rescued women are currently in safe custody and receiving support. The Colombian Embassy in Accra is assisting with their return to Bogotá. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized the force's commitment to protecting residents and combating cross-border crimes.",
  "summary": "Two Colombian women, lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate, have been rescued by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/",
  "key_points": [
    "Colombian women rescued from human traffickers in Lagos.",
    "Rescue operation conducted by Nigeria Police and INTERPOL on August 26, 2026.",
    "Suspects fled after police approached, Colombian Embassy aiding repatriation."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Two Colombian women rescued after human traffickers lured them to Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/two-colombian-women-rescued-after-human-traffickers-lured-them-to",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:42:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos-4158272",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:50:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}