Delta woman arrested for trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire
A 26-year-old woman, Ese Betty Isiorho, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire under false pretenses. The police rescued a 25-year-old victim who was deceived with promises of vocational training but was forced into prostitution upon arrival. Investigations revealed that another woman was also trafficked and remains in Côte d’Ivoire. The police are continuing efforts to apprehend other members of the trafficking syndicate.
What happened
- Ese Betty Isiorho was arrested after a petition accused her of luring a victim with the promise of learning hairdressing in Côte d’Ivoire.
- The victim was allegedly forced into prostitution after being handed over to a woman known as Madam Purity.
- The rescued 25-year-old victim has been reunited with her family and is receiving medical attention.
- Police efforts are ongoing to secure the return of a second victim and to arrest other syndicate members.
- The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, praised the officers involved and urged the public to report suspicious activities related to trafficking.
