By Tgnews
A disturbing sex trafficking syndicate was busted by Amotekun in Ogun state, Nigeria, yesterday, uncovering a web of deceit and exploitation that has left authorities and the public reeling. At the center of the shocking exposé is a 14-year-old girl, who was lured from Akwa Ibom with promises of a sales job, only to be forced into prostitution.
The young victim, a JSS3 student, revealed that she was made to sleep with 12 to 20 men daily, with each session costing as low as ₦1,000. Her testimony has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the brutal reality of sex trafficking in Nigeria.
According to the girl, she was brought to Ogun state by a syndicate that targeted vulnerable girls from Akwa Ibom, Calabar, and Delta State. The traffickers, led by a woman named Mrs. Edem Joy, would promise the girls a better life, only to subject them to physical and emotional abuse.
The girls were forced to swear an oath of secrecy, using their blood, hair, or the Bible, to ensure their silence
The girls were forced to swear an oath of secrecy, using their blood, hair, or the Bible, to ensure their silence. They were then tied down with drugs and charms, making it impossible for them to escape. The syndicate would dispatch the girls to different hotels, where they would be forced to engage in prostitution.
The youngest victim, a 12-year-old girl, was also rescued during the operation. Authorities found lubricants, drugs, cash, and charms at the scene, which were reportedly used to control the girls.
The syndicate’s modus operandi was to charge clients between ₦1,000 and ₦5,000 per session, with all the money going to Mrs. Edem Joy. The girls hinted that their boss used the tissues used by the men for ritual purposes, further highlighting the sinister nature of the operation.
Mrs. Edem Joy and her alleged boss, Mrs. Okutoro Yemisi, 60, are currently in custody
The arrest was made possible by an anonymous tip on February 8, which led Amotekun to the Railway Line Hotel, Old Bank Bus Stop, in Ifo town. The suspects, including Mrs. Edem Joy and her alleged boss, Mrs. Okutoro Yemisi, 60, are currently in custody.
This shocking exposé has raised concerns about the prevalence of sex trafficking in Nigeria and the need for increased efforts to combat this heinous crime. The authorities have vowed to ensure that those responsible face justice, and that the victims receive the support and care they need to rebuild their lives.
