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'I was trafficked into UK prostitution'

Four years ago, 28-year-old Ope was brought from Nigeria to Coventry to work as a prostitute.

Figures from the National Crime Agency show nearly 800 women and girls working in the sex trade were identified as trafficking victims in 2014 with many of those coming from West Africa.

Here, she tells her story. Her name and some have been changed for her own protection.

Warning: Some people might find some of this content distressing.

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6 minutes