A crossdresser in Abuja has been harassed and stripped by a mob.
In a viral video on social media, the yet to be identified crossdresser was confronted at night and despite attempting to walk away from the scene, the assailants prevented such.
Abuja crossdresser attacked and stripped in public after being confronted by a group of people pic.twitter.com/vWyvayyFjc
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Consequently, the crossdresser was harassed and stripped off in public.
He was, however, later freed with a cautionary warning against wearing similar clothing in public.
A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) seeks to ban crossdressing, defining it as wearing clothes typically associated with the opposite sex.
However, there’s an exception for theatrical performances or genuine public entertainment, and if passed, crossdressers could face up to six months in jail if they don’t conform.
