BY NKECHINYERE OGINYI
Police in Delta State, South-South Nigeria have arrested a couple, and two others for allegedly trafficking a 13 –year- old Ebonyi State girl, Chiamaka to Burkina Faso for Prostitution.
The suspects were arrested in Delta state where the victim was taken to for onward movement to Burkina Faso.
Mr. Emmanuel Uduma Secretary Ebonyi Progressives Union, Delta State, with the assistance of other members of the union has handed over the girl to the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Princess Chinwe Okah,
The union chairman explained that Chiamaka was taken from her village at Ikwo, Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi state with the promise of engaging her as house help but deceitfully taken to Burkina Faso for prostitution. 
Princess Okah with the girl.
He said Chiamaka was told on getting there that she was sold at N150,000 and that she will make N1.2 million Naira for her madam and equally work extra months to earn her freedom.
Uduma said that the girl was able to escape and reported to the police which led to her repatriation back to Nigeria.
According to him, the offenders, a man, his wife, and two of her relation who lured the girl to Delta State before moving her to Burkina has been arrested by a team of policemen in Delta, and they are currently facing trial in court.
The Chairman assured the Commissioner that the forum will not rest until justice is served, to serve as a deterrent to others who would want to engage in such unholy business.
Receiving the girl, the Commissioner, Mrs. Okah said the State Government is ready to ensure that the welfare of its citizenry is protected.
She thanked them for their effort in ensuring that the health status of the girl was cared for and she returned safely.
She however assured them that the State Government will ensure that the victim is well taken care of and also promised to make her dream of going back to school a reality.
Princess Okah commended elder Steve Orogwu Ikwo LGA Chairman for his response and prompt actions on the matter.
On his part, the Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Elder Steve Orogwu, represented by the Vice-Chairman, Hon. Onyinye Nweke while receiving the girl thanked God for saving her life and bringing her back home safely.
The council chairman said that she will be reunited with her family and also be adequately taken care of by the Council, especially as regards her education.
