Prostitutes Oyo
Police have uncovered multiple prostitution networks operating through OYO hotels globally. Key incidents include:
India
* Delhi Police busted an international prostitution racket at an OYO hotel in Pandav Nagar, arresting six people (July 2020).
* Noida Police uncovered a sex trafficking network operating within OYO properties.
* Cyberabad Police (Hyderabad) arrested individuals, including OYO room partners, for involvement in prostitution activities. Reports described young women from other states being brought to OYO rooms for prostitution.
* In Patna, a guest reported police raids were absent despite visible issues.
Nigeria
* Oyo State has been identified as a significant hub for prostitution and human trafficking. Reports highlight Bodija as a major hotspot.
* Police in Oyo State paraded a couple and others over alleged human trafficking and prostitution.
* A project documented harassment of female sex workers in Oyo State, forcing political attention.
* Concerns exist about young girls, some allegedly as young as 17, being involved in prostitution within hotel rooms.
* A study investigated the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of prostitution in urban centers like Oyo State.
United States
* The former Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas (now an OYO property) was described by a former employee as a place frequented by prostitutes, including underage girls.
* Guests at multiple OYO locations across the US (e.g., Pensacola, FL; Olympia, WA; Shreveport, LA; Knoxville, TN; Decatur, GA; Palmdale, CA; Baton Rouge, LA; Myrtle Beach, SC; Brownsville, TX) reported issues like:
* Prostitutes and pimps operating openly in parking lots and rooms.
* Strong smells of marijuana and cigarette smoke.
* Constant sirens and noise.
* Drug dealing and perceived unsafe environments.
* Specific locations like El Cajon Blvd in San Diego and areas in Houston were highlighted for visible prostitution linked to budget motels, including OYOs.
* Five people were arrested for prostitution at an OYO hotel in an unspecified US location.
Societal Impact & Commentary
* Sex workers in Nigeria moved business online during economic hardship.
* A Nigerian businesswoman opened a school to teach alternative skills to prostitutes.
* Discussions arose about societal factors contributing to prostitution, including family pressures.
* Politicians in Oyo State were accused of enabling the problem or labeled derogatorily.
* Portable, a musician, made controversial claims about his wife and the Alafin of Oyo, calling his wife a prostitute online.
* Concerns were raised about Yoruba youths becoming slaves and prostitutes abroad.
*TAGS* – sex trafficking networks, Oyo State hotspots, budget motel arrests
