The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued 35 teenagers aged between 14 years and 17 years who were allegedly being used as sex slaves in the state.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, made the disclosure via a statement issued on Wednesday.
Ikenga said four of the rescued victims were heavily pregnant.
He added that the victims were rescued from a hotel in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
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He noted that police operatives combed the hotel on June 13 and rescued the girls being used as sex slaves, prostitutes, and baby producers.
“The operatives rescued 35 girls and four of them are pregnant; the victims shall be handed to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for their welfare and rehabilitation,” the police spokesman stated.
Ikenga further disclosed that three persons were arrested in connection with the crime, adding that three pump action guns, seven cartridges, and cash were recovered from them.
“The police arrested three persons and also recovered N877,500,” he stated.
Ikenga added that the suspects would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigation.
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