Police begin probe into mysterious death of crossdresser in Abuja

Police officers are currently investigating the mysterious death of an unidentified male found dressed in female clothing along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway in Abuja on Thursday.

The deceased, whose identity has yet to be determined, was discovered unresponsive, leading to a distress call to the Command Control Room at 7:40 a.m.

SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, stated that preliminary investigations did not uncover any form of identification on the body. The individual was transported to Maitama District Hospital, where medical personnel later confirmed the death.

“In response to a distress call received by the Command Control Room on 08/08/2024 at about 07:40 AM, 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,” she said.

Adeh further said that the police are working to unravel the mystery, with updates expected in due course.

“The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death,” the police spokesperson added.