The Federal Capital Territory Capital (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a cross-dresser, popularly known as Abuja Area Mama, in the nation’s capital.

The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

It was gathered that the popular cross-dresser was found dead in the Mabushi area of Abuja on Thursday morning.

The news of his sudden death has sparked sad reactions, especially from his fans and followers.

Speaking on the incident, Adeh noted that the police are investigating the matter and gathering additional information on it.

The police spokesperson stated: “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.

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“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 FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, 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.”

The death of ‘Abuja Area Mama’ is coming barely three days after Lagos-based popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky, regained freedom after serving his jail term for naira abuse.

Bobrisky served a six-month prison sentence over abuse of naira notes.

The Star