The Ogun Security Network Agency, aka Amotekun Corps, confirmed on Wednesday the rescue of 16 women and girls allegedly forced into prostitution.

While parading the victims and their trafficker in Abeokuta, Amotekun commander Alade Adedigba said the girls were rescued after an intelligence report.

Mr Adedigba explained that the victims, aged between 12 and 27, were rescued from the Rail Line Hotel in Ifo, located in the Ifo LGA.

The victims, mostly teenagers, were paraded alongside their alleged “carer”, Idem Joy.

Mr Adedigba confirmed that 14 of the victims were from Akwa Ibom, while one each came from Cross River and Delta.

The commander added that N819,600 was recovered from the alleged trafficker, who kept the victims at Railway Line Hotel, Ifo, owned by Yemisi Oguntoro, now at large.

“Some victims revealed they were forced to swear an oath while naked with holy books, promising not to disclose their situation or attempt to escape,” Mr Adedigba said.

Mr Adedigba commended Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to improving security and residents’ welfare. He reiterated that Ogun would not harbour criminals.

“The Amotekun Corps will hand the case over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for further action,” Mr Adedigba said.

(NAN)