Anambra Police Raid Brothel, Rescue 9 Sex Workers, and Arrest Proprietor
In a bold operation, the Anambra State Police Command raided a brothel in Awka, Anambra State, rescuing nine sex workers and arresting the proprietor. The victims, aged between 15 and 23 years, were lured from various states, including Ebonyi, Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, and Rivers, with promises of employment to support their families financially .
According to Police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the raid was conducted following a tip-off from the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare. The proprietor of the brothel has been arrested, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department Awka for comprehensive investigation .
The Rescue Operation
The police operatives stormed the brothel on June 19, rescuing the nine sex workers and arresting the proprietor. Further investigations revealed that the victims were enticed into prostitution with promises of employment, and were subsequently forced into sex work.
Collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare
The Anambra State Police Command is working closely with the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare to ensure the rescued girls receive proper care and are safely returned to their parents or guardians .
Condemnation of Human Trafficking
The police command has condemned the act of human trafficking and prostitution, describing such places as dens where criminals take refuge. The command urges the public to provide information about similar establishments, promising confidentiality and prompt action.
Key Takeaways
– 9 sex workers rescued: The Anambra State Police Command rescued nine sex workers from a brothel in Awka.
– Proprietor arrested: The proprietor of the brothel has been arrested and the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department Awka.
– Collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare: The police command is working with the ministry to ensure the rescued girls receive proper care and are safely returned to their parents or guardians.
– Condemnation of human trafficking: The police command has condemned human trafficking and prostitution, urging the public to provide information about similar establishments.
