A 14-year-old girl in her third year of Junior Secondary School (JSS3) has been rescued from a dangerous sex trafficking syndicate operating in Ogun State. The girl, who was forced into prostitution, disclosed that she was made to sleep with between 12 and 20 men daily for a mere ₦1,000. 😱

The rescue came after a raid by the Amotekun Corps, which uncovered a sinister operation that had been trafficking young girls from Akwa Ibom, Calabar, and Delta State under false promises of lucrative sales jobs. Upon arrival, the girls were drugged, their hair was cut as a form of intimidation, threatening death if they attempted to escape, and they were coerced into sex work.

The masterminds behind this heinous ring include Mrs. Edem Joy, along with her 60-year-old accomplice, Mrs. Okutoro Yemisi. They used blood oaths, charms, and drugs to control the victims, promising that they could gain their freedom after a year, in exchange for just a phone and some clothes. Heartbreakingly, the youngest victim was only 12 years old. 😢

Disturbingly, the traffickers also engaged in ritualistic practices, forcing some girls to submit to tissues used by clients for supposed ritual purposes.

The authorities acted swiftly after receiving an anonymous tip. On February 8th, they raided the Railway Line Hotel in Ifo town, uncovering a stash of lubricants, drugs, cash, and charms linked to the operation.

This revelation underscores the urgent need for justice and stronger measures to combat human trafficking. The affected girls deserve safety, rehabilitation, and justice for the cruelty they endured and to stop future act.