A known crossdresser in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was found dead on Thursday morning along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, reported that preliminary investigations revealed the individual was a man dressed in female clothing and lacked any form of identification.
The deceased was promptly transported to Maitama District Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
A statement issued on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh said: “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.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, 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.”