Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), an agency of the Anambra State government has closed down a brothel in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of the State.
The brothel, Happiness Guest House is said to be known for harbouring sex workers, drug peddlers and other criminals.
During the raid executed by operatives of the OCHA Brigade, at least 10 sex workers, including minors, were rescued.
A statement issued by the Managing Director of the agency, Chief Celestine Anere revealed that the operation was embarked upon, after holistic monitoring of the place.
He said, “This operation was carried out after intelligence report showed that their illegal activities has aided all kinds of crimes, ranging from drug trafficking, under-aged sex workers.
“The brothel is also a hideout for armed robbers and all sorts of criminal activities.”
Chief Celestine vowed to ensure that the operators of the facility are arrested and prosecuted to serve as warning to others who might be running similar illegal business in the State.