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Over 10,000 Girls Use As Sex Slaves In Mali- Delta G

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5 years ago

Oct 27, 2019.

– 10,000 Girls Use As Sex Slaves In Mali- Delta Govt
– High rate of incidence of human trafficking and other forms of crimes against humanity had been attributed to the collapse of morals and respect for dignity and sanctity of human life
– “Over 10,000 girls from Delta State alone are trapped in Mali and other African countries engaging in forced labour and used as sex slaves
Delta state Government has said that no fewer than 10,000 Girls from Delta State are trapped in Mali and other African countries engaging in forced labour and used as sex slaves.
Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Peter Mrakpor, made this known at a symposium organised by the Ministry of Justice for NYSC Corps Members on Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration on Saturday in Asaba.
Mrakpor, who is also the chairman of Delta State Task Force on Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration, urged the corp members to join hands with the agency and other relevant government agencies to create adequate awareness among youths and corps members.
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He said the high rate of incidence of human trafficking and other forms of crimes against humanity had been attributed to the collapse of morals and respect for dignity and sanctity of human life.
He said, “Over 10,000 girls from Delta State alone are trapped in Mali and other African countries engaging in forced labour and used as sex slaves.
“Therefore, I’m calling on the corps members as well as all well-meaning Nigerians, NGOs, faith-based organisations, traditional rulers and community leaders to join hands in fighting human trafficking.
“You don’t have to travel out of the country to be successful; it is a mindset.
“We have a growing economy that provides lots of opportunities”