Women from Elugwu Akwu community in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State took to the streets on Tuesday to protest what they described as the increasing presence of commercial sex workers in their area.
The demonstrators, carrying placards with various inscriptions, marched through parts of the community to draw attention to their concerns and demand action from community leaders and relevant authorities.
According to the protesting women, the activities of the sex workers have become a source of concern for many families within the community.
Some of the women alleged that the growing presence of commercial sex workers was negatively affecting family relationships and contributing to social challenges in the area.
During the protest, participants expressed frustration over what they described as a decline in family values and called for measures to address the situation.
They appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders, and government authorities to intervene and restore what they described as the moral and social fabric of the community.
Videos and photographs from the demonstration showed scores of women walking through the streets while chanting songs and displaying placards conveying their grievances.
The protesters maintained that their action was aimed at drawing public attention to issues they believe are affecting homes and relationships within the community.
Residents who witnessed the protest described it as one of the most notable public demonstrations in the area in recent times.
As of the time of filing this report, there had been no official response from local authorities regarding the concerns raised by the women.
The development has since generated conversations on social media, with opinions divided over the issues highlighted by the protesters and the best approach to addressing them.
