Anambra sex workers threaten to withdraw their services from police who make up 50% of their clientele

SEX workers in Anambra State have threatened to withdraw their services from policemen who patronise them in response to the constant harassment and arrest they suffer in major cities across the state.

Apparently, at least half of those who patronise sex workers in Anambra State are policemen but it is believed that they abuse their authority by carrying out illegal arrests as they seek sexual favours. One of the sex workers identified as Kaamsi, who claimed to be a leader of the group in Umunze in the Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, said they would commence the decision as from Monday next week.

She added: “These policemen constitute over 50% of our customers, yet they come here at the garden to harass and intimidate us on daily basis. About two days ago, no fewer than 10 of our members here were arrested and taken to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) office where they were maltreated and dehumanised before they were granted bail and asked to pay through their noses before they regained freedom.

“This happens on daily basis here in Umunze, Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, Ekwulobia, everywhere. So, we have decided that none of our members would serve any policeman here in Umunze and the entire state.”

About a week ago, the Anambra State Police Command raided brothels in various cities across the state and arrested no fewer than 120 persons. According to Kamsi, the suspects were raided and bailed with N10,000 each and the police have used such raids for making money.