Prostitutes Ekpoma

Edo State has banned night prostitution. This pushed many sex workers from Benin City to Ekpoma, Uromi, and Auchi. Authorities conduct raids, like Operation Stop Prostitution, targeting brothels.

Human Trafficking and Exploitation

Human trafficking is a serious problem. Nigerian girls are trafficked to Benin Republic and Togo for sex work. Some return with harrowing stories. Traffickers exploit vulnerable women.

Health Risks and Prevention

Sex work carries significant health risks. Studies highlight HIV transmission concerns, especially with inconsistent condom use. Public health efforts focus on education and prevention.

Social Stigma and Complex Realities

Social attitudes are harsh. A governor’s aide publicly called women prostitutes during raids. Others shame sex workers online, calling them scammers or bad girls. Yet one woman defended their work, stating there’s no difference between them and others. Finding sex workers happens online, but it’s risky with kidnappers posing as escorts. This involves complex issues: poverty, exploitation, public health, and stigma where crackdowns continue but root causes remain.

*TAGS* – night prostitution ban, trafficked to Benin Republic, inconsistent condom use