PoliceForce Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has shared reasons why crossdressers in Nigeria cannot be arrested or prosecuted.
The PRO was asked how the police are responding to the crossdressing crisis in Nigeria involving the likes of Bobrisky, James Brown, Jay Boogie and so on during an interview on Channels TV.
Nigerian Crossdresser, Bobrisky
According to Muyiwa Adejobi, certain cases are extremely challenging to prove. Citing rape case as an example, he said that there are numerous elements that need to be proven and failing to prove one of them could result in a case being dismissed in court.
In his opinion, you cannot arrest someone you want to prosecute without having credible evidence against them.
He further stated that crossdressing is not illegal in Nigeria to the best of his knowledge but the allegations on crossdressers are based on natural offences and requires credible evidence to be prosecuted.
Popular Crossdresser, Jay Boogie
Check out some reactions that followed…
ThaGuru_ said: “Policemen will arrest young guys for wearing dreadlocks but can’t arrest cross dressers. Nigeria!!!!”
Abazz asked: “So he is trying to say everybody can be cross dressers and nothing will happen?”
Sim noted: “They’re not guilty until caught in the act. Unfortunately they travel outside Nigeria to do it and come back.”
YoungsonMatt queried: “Which evidence dem need again?. Those nonsense way dem Dey talk for live videos and podcasts, no reach for questioning.”
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