By Ejiofor Toochi
A Nigerian lady from Benin, Nancy Igbinijesu, recently opened up about how she was trafficked to Dubai by her madam.
This was shared in a recent interview on The Morning Show on Arise TV.
She revealed that her madam, who had taught her how to make hair, deceitfully lured her and a friend with the promise of better employment opportunities in Dubai. Tragically, Nancy was unaware that she was being trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
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She said, “I was trafficked to the UAE, Dubai. We were deceived where I learned how to make hair. The woman promised us that we’ll have a better job there and a better pay while we got there. Meanwhile, she did the processes of passport and transport to Lagos.
“When we got there, the story changed. She said we should go into prostitution which we refused. Meanwhile, a friend of mine who introduced me to her, she was pushed from twenty-five storey building down, because she refused to comply with the Arab man that want to have sexual intercourse with her.”
Nancy added that her madam threatened her life if she spoke out and forcefully took the money she earned from those exploitative situations. She tried go reach out to the police, but was shocked by their involvement.
“We tried to reach out to the police, all to no avail, because the police men and CID were also patronizing us. Even when they had the visa ban, they were still trooping in girls; thousands of girls. In my own personal building where I stay, sometimes twenty, fifteen, do come.”
Human trafficking has been a grave issue in Africa, with victims being subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation, and organ harvesting. They’re often are trafficked with false promises of better opportunities.
It’s inspiring to see survivors like Nancy taking a stand and speaking out against this terrible crime. Their bravery serves as a powerful message to other victims, encouraging them to find their voices and seek justice.
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