Two sisters, Chinenye Anyigor, 32, and Njideka Anyigor, 36, were arraigned before the Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka on Thursday over the alleged exploitation of teenage girls.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children.

The prosecutor, Chinyere Okechukwu, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offences between February and June 2026 at Okofia, Otolo in Nnewi.

Ms Okechukwu alleged that the defendants took three children, aged 16 and 17, into their custody for the sole purpose of hawking ‘Kanda’ (cow skin).

She said that the offences contravened Section 495(a) of the Criminal Code, Cap. 36, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Anambra State, 1991, as amended, as well as Sections 31(1) and 2(c) of the Anambra State Child Rights Law, 2004.

The chief magistrate, U.E. Onochie, granted the defendants bail of N200,000 each with one surety each in like sum.

Ms Onochie adjourned the case until August 12 for a report of compliance.

(NAN)