A well-known crossdresser, popularly referred to as ‘Abuja Area Mama,’ has been found dead in the Banex, Wuse II area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The crossdresser, whose full name is yet to be confirmed, was discovered lying motionless along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway on Thursday morning.
Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, confirmed the discovery in a statement. She mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Adeh explained that police operatives, responding to a distress call from the area, immediately transported the individual to Maitama District Hospital, where doctors on duty confirmed him dead.
Further updates on the situation will be provided in due course.
