The state government recently rescued 12 girls from a brothel.
The Anambra State Government on Tuesday warned brothel operators to stop using underage girls to run their businesses or face prosecution.
“Anambra government is committed to putting an end to all forms of child kidnap, trafficking and sexual slavery in the state. “We are warning brothel operators in Anambra. They should desist from using underage girls in running their businesses or face the full wrath of the law. She added that the girls had been taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment and their families had been contacted.Narrating her ordeal, a 15-year-old rescued girl told reporters that she was taken from her home in Ebonyi by two women.She said she was shocked that she was taken to Awka to engage in prostitution.
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