Several teenage girls and young women reported missing from Ebonyi State have been found in Aguleri, Anambra State, following the uncovering of an alleged human trafficking and exploitation operation at a facility identified as Morning Star Brothel.
The discovery followed a complaint by a mother who had been searching for her daughter since October. Acting on information received, concerned individuals traced the missing girls to the location, where a number of teenagers and young women were found.
One of the girls, who said she was 15 years old, identified herself as Divine. She explained that she and her sister were brought to the location by a relative after being promised legitimate work. According to her account, they were told the job involved clothing-related activities and would enable them earn money to support their family.
Divine whose mother laid the complaint stated that after arriving in Anambra State, she and others realised that the work they had been promised was not what they were brought for.
She said they immediately requested to return home, but their requests were denied. Instead, they were allegedly compelled to remain at the location under threats and deception.
