The Nigerian Police Force (MPF) have clarified their position about the arrest of those who cross dress in Nigeria.
Speaking on Channels TV, the spokesman for the Nigerian Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi made it clear that cross-dressing is not a crime under the Nigerian law and therefore they cannot apprehend anyone just because of his/her appearances.
Adejobi revealed that though it has been suggested that cross-dressers belong to LGBTQ communities, this claim lacks any tangible proof to necessitate any legal action. He strongly stressed that cross dressing contains numerous intricacies and required substantial evidence which can be verified for successful prosecution.
“It is always hard to prove these cases,” he said. “There may be many such people around but there should be irrefutable evidence before launching a case against them because otherwise it will fail. I am unaware if Nigerian laws ban cross-dressing.”
This is where legal issues arise; as well as other speculations regarding participation in other activities by cross dressers.
“We need hard evidence proving their involvement in these activities,” he added. These crimes are treated with utmost seriousness in Nigeria and attract severe penalties according to law.”
Adejobi’s comments align with public discussions on the morality of cross-dressing, especially when it comes to Bobrisky, a leading character in Nigerian transgender community who was celebrated as the best dressed female j at Eniola Ajao’s film premiere Ajakadu: Beast of Two Worlds.
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