Every year, thousands of youths attempt to journey across the Mediterranean illegally to find a better life in Europe.

They suffer for months, trekking through the Sarah desert on near empty stomachs, surviving robberies, abuse, and sickness, only to face the worst fate when they eventually arrive in Italy.

Most of the guys end up peddling drugs, eventually becoming victims of violent crimes. And the ladies… Most of them find themselves engaging in prostitution, otherwise known as, flesh trade.

The Benin and Italian government have tried to put a stop to the trade but their efforts have been met with great failure. The number of people who attempt the deadly journey is on the rise, and with it, the number of deaths recorded.

Between January 1 and July 22, 34,000 people arrived in Italy by sea compared with 25,500 during the same period in 2021 and 10,900 in 2020.

Just a while ago 160 bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean after two boats capsized off the coast of Libya. Also, 26 young Nigerian women drowned in the Mediterranean.

Stories of people who die spread everyday but no one seems to be scared. I guess the reason why is they believe that it is better to die trying to make it to Europe where they stand a chance at least, than to die a “meaningless” death here in Nigeria.

Full video outlining the steps, and all the countries the girls pass to get to Italy below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOSQuMSta2A