Nigeria – *FCT Police Launch Investigation into Murder of Abuja Area Mama*

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria

Following the murder of a crossdresser known as Abuja Area Mama, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.

According to a statement by FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, authorities are currently investigating the matter and gathering additional information.

The statement read: “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 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.”