Authorities in Nigeria’s capital are investigating the death of a popular crossdresser known as “Abuja Area Mama.”
The crossdresser was found deceased in the Mabushi area of Abuja on Thursday morning.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The victim was discovered dressed in female attire and without identification, according to FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh.
She said, “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 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.”
Adeh said the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.
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