By Joshua Olomu
THE FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr Benneth Igweh, has ordered immediate investigation into the murder of a crossdresser, popularly known as ‘Abuja Area Mama.’
Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crossdresser was reportedly found dead in the Mabushi area of the FCT on Thursday morning. The news of his sudden death has sparked sad reactions, especially from his fans and followers.
According to the statement, the police the authorities are presently investigating the matter, gathering additional information on it.
“In response to a distress call received by the Command Control Room that an unidentified lady was seen lying motionless along Katampe–Mabushi Expressway, a team of detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the individual was a man fully dressed in female clothing with no means of identification on him. He was immediately taken to the Maitama District Hospital where doctors on duty confirmed him dead.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Updates on this matter will be communicated in due course,” she said.
NAN reports that the sad news of crossdresser’s passing is coming barely three days after Lagos-based popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, regained his freedom after serving his jail term for mutilating the naira.
Bobrisky served a six-month prison sentence over abuse of naira notes. (NAN)
