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Bad Market For Prostitutes In Borno

Bad market for prostitutes in Borno

OpenLife Nigeria reports that Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Tuesday, October 17, ordered the demolition of illegal brothels and criminal dens notorious for prostitution, gangsterism and other illicit activities around the Maiduguri metropolis, within 72 hours.

Although it was not clear the agencies; Borno Urban Development Agency or Borno Geographical Information Service, to carry out the demolition, he gave the directive during a visit to one of such locations at ‘Bayan Quarters’, a settlement around railway staff quarters, in the metropolis.

The area harbours gangsters, criminal activities and the use of minors for commercial sex activities.

The governor expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities associated with these illegal brothels and criminal dens, including prostitution, drug peddling, and other illicit operations.

He noted that these activities not only pose a threat to the security of the state but also perpetuate social vices that undermine the well-being of communities and the dignity of the individuals involved.

Zulum explained that while the settlement, which harbours criminals and minor girls for commercial sex activities, will be demolished in 72 hours, the illegal brothels, however, have 12 hours to vacate.

“The government has been duly informed of the activities that are going on here, this settlement is completely illegal. People are killed here, this place serves as a breeding space for insurgents. Therefore, I have directed that everybody should vacate the place,” Zulum said.

Zulum also announced the revocation of the land title where such criminal activities were perpetuated, which he said was initially approved for use by the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

“I understand that this land was approved by Borno State Government to be used by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, but unfortunately, it’s been rented out illegally with all forms of criminal activities taking place,” Zulum said.

“For this reason, the government has revoked the earlier approval and henceforth, the land belongs to Borno State Government”, he said.

Meanwhile, it would be noted that Prostitution in Nigeria is illegal in all Northern States that practice Islamic penal code. In Southern Nigeria, the activities of pimps or madams, underage prostitution and the operation or ownership of brothels are penalized under sections 223, 224, and 225 of the Nigerian Criminal Code.

However, there is the National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes, NANP, a professional organization based in Nigeria to assist adult sex workers.

The organization was formed out of opposition to the country’s prostitution laws which criminalize sex work and all of its related activities.

NANP campaigns for equal access to healthcare, a safe work environment and protection from abuse and exploitation.

It is headed by a president who is elected by association members every 12 months. As of August 2015, the president of NANP was Jessica Elvis.

She held the post until her death from a heart-related disease on 25 October 2015.
The current president and secretary general are Tamar Tion and Sandra Efosa respectively.

 

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