The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarification on why they are unable to arrest individuals who engage in cross-dressing within the country. According to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the complexity of the case is a significant factor that prevents their detention.
Adejobi emphasized that cross-dressing is not currently considered a criminal offense in Nigeria, which further complicates the legal aspect of arresting individuals based on this behavior.
Additionally, he highlighted the challenge of linking cross-dressers to the LGBTQ community without concrete evidence to support such claims, making it difficult to pursue legal action against them. Adejobi stressed the importance of having substantial proof and credible evidence before prosecuting individuals for their actions, especially when the offenses are not explicitly outlined in Nigerian laws.
