By Uzair Adam
Police have arrested a woman suspected of trafficking teenage girls from Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, to neighboring African countries for prostitution.
Sources revealed that the suspect, who runs a tailoring shop, allegedly lured girls who came to sew clothes with promises of lucrative jobs abroad.
“She convinced them by painting a picture of better opportunities overseas,” a resident said.
It was also gathered that several parents had been questioning the woman about the whereabouts of their daughters before her arrest.
“One of the girls disclosed to a family member that the tailor facilitated her travel plans,” another source added.
A police official from the Abraka Division confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect has been transferred to the Police Headquarters for further investigation.