Anambra Ocha Brigade shuts down brothel, arrests 10 sex workers, drug peddlers 

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

At least 10 sex workers and drug peddlers were said to have been arrested at Happiness Guest House, Amawbia and the building shut down by Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra; Ocha brigade enforcement team.

The operation was said to have been carried out after intelligence report showed that their illegal activities have aided all kinds of crimes, ranging from drug trafficking, under-aged sex workers and a hideout for arm robbers and all sorts of criminal activities.

The MD/SG of the agency, Celestine Anere, vowed to ensure that the operators are arrested and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others who might be running similar illegal activities in the State.

The raid, it was gathered made residents of the area to have a sigh of relief as people of questionable characters are alleged to always frequent the brothel and use it as safe haven.