Woman Arrested For Sex Trafficking Daughter
The Police in Delta State have arrested a mother, Eunice Asuelie, for allegedly sex trafficking her 15-year-old daughter.
Asuelie was alleged to have forced her daughter, Comfort (not real name), to a suspected sex trafficker at a hotel in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
A human rights activist, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, told Punch Correspondent that Comfort escaped from the suspected sex trafficker and sought refuge with her classmate’s family in Effurun.
Aghogho said, “The young girl has since been released to the care of the proprietress of Triumphal Model School in Effurun, Magareth Oghuvwu.
“We were at the Anti-Trafficking Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba, Delta State Police Headquarters on Friday for interview.
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“I was among those interviewed by the police. This case highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking and exploitation in Nigeria, with many victims lured into exploitation through false promises of employment or a better life.”
The spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, confirmed the woman’s detention, stating that the command would investigate all persons involved in the case.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
