Nigeria, July 21 -- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected fake diactance-learning centre claiming affiliation to a foreign university in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, and rescued 106 students allegedly lured into the scheme.

The NSCDC also arrested the alleged proprietor of the institution, who reportedly lured young Nigerians and nationals from neighbouring West African countries with promises of admission to a foreign university.

The NSCDC said the centre operated from a three-bedroom apartment.

It said its operation exposing the alleged scheme was carried out in the early hours of Monday by operatives of the Badagry Area Command following days of intelligence ...