- Lagos Police Rescue 12 Teenage Girls Forced Into Prostitution in Idumota
- Suspect accused of luring girls aged 13 to 15 with false promises of legitimate jobs, only to coerce them into commercial sex work
- Princess Andrew denied trafficking the girl, claiming she was already involved in prostitution
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued 12 teenage girls who were allegedly trafficked from various states and forced into prostitution in apartments in the bustling Idumota area of Lagos Island.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the operation, spearheaded by Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai, led to the arrest of 28-year-old Princess Andrew.
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She is accused of luring girls aged 13 to 15 with false promises of legitimate jobs, only to coerce them into commercial sex work.
According to police, the syndicate was exposed on June 11, 2026, after a 16-year-old victim, Chinasa (surname withheld) from Imo State, escaped and was brought to the Bode Thomas Police Station in Surulere by a Good Samaritan. The girl was found in critical condition, bleeding from her nose and suffering severe injuries.
CP Fatai revealed that the victim was brought from Delta State under the pretense of a catering job paying N100,000 monthly. Instead, she was forced into prostitution, told she must serve for six months to repay transportation costs, and allegedly had sexual relations with around 30 men. She was beaten and thrown out after refusing clients, leading to her escape.
“The victims are between 13 and 15 years old. The girl informed us that there were about 30 girls involved, but we currently have 12 in our custody,” Fatai stated. The rescued girls are receiving medical treatment, and investigations are ongoing for the prosecution of the suspect.
Chinasa narrated her traumatic experience: She was learning baking in Delta State when Princess Andrew promised her a good job. Upon arrival in Lagos, she was forced to sleep with men, drugged with Rohypnol when she resisted, and beaten severely. She worked from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m., charging between N3,000 and N10,000 per client, with little to no money given to her. After four months, she was transferred to the suspect’s sister, known as “Sugar.”
She escaped after a brutal beating following an overnight service and was assisted by a compassionate woman who took her to the police.
Princess Andrew denied trafficking the girl, claiming she was already involved in prostitution and that she only helped her. She admitted operating as a prostitute herself since February 2026, paying N10,000 daily rent and earning up to N30,000 on good days.
The case highlights the ongoing battle against child trafficking and sexual exploitation in Lagos.
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