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The men of the Delta State Police command have arrested a woman for trafficking her daughter.
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Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the woman was said to have sex-trafficked her teenage daughter.
Operatives of the Delta State Police command have one Eunice Asuelie, for allegedly sex trafficking her 15-year-old daughter.
It was gathered that Eunice had taken the minor, name withheld to a sex trafficker at a hotel in Udu Local Government Area of the state.
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Confirming the incident to PUNCH, an human rights activist, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, said the minor escaped from the suspected sex trafficker and sought refuge with her classmate’s family in Effurun.
“The young girl has since been released to the care of the proprietress of Triumphal Model School in Effurun, Magareth Oghuvwu,” he said.
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“We were at the Anti-Trafficking Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba, Delta State Police Headquarters on Friday for interview.
“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.”
Also confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe said the woman has been detained, and the police has launched further investigation.
“I can confirm that the mother is in detention at the police headquarters and the police are investigating the whole matter”, he added.
