In a bid to provide clarity amid recent events, DSP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police, has emphasized that cross-dressing is not deemed an offense within the legal framework of Nigeria.
This statement comes in response to remarks made by Twitter influencer Daniel Regha, subsequent to the apprehension of around 100 individuals suspected of being involved in homosexual activities at a same-sex wedding event held at a Warri hotel.
The Delta State Police had taken into custody the aforementioned individuals following the reported occurrence of the same-sex wedding ceremony in Warri. In response, Regha took to Twitter, urging the police to extend their actions to well-known crossdressers such as Bobrisky and James Brown, citing that such a step would serve as an example for others.
Regha’s tweet read: “Bobrisky, James Brown, Eni & others who champion cross-dressing are still walking free. Until these people are prosecuted, many will continue to emulate.
“Arresting 100 cross-dressers in Delta is one thing, but why ignore their mentors? The police should make an example of them ” Regha tweeted.
In response, the Delta State Police PRO clarified that the arrests were not carried out on the grounds of cross-dressing, but rather for participating in and organizing a gay wedding ceremony. Edafe further stated, “Daniel, get your facts right. They were not arrested for cross-dressing; they were arrested for conducting and attending a gay wedding ceremony. Bring a part of the law that stipulates punishment for cross-dressing or categorize it as an offence.”
This development highlights the distinction between cross-dressing as an activity and the specific charges laid against those apprehended. As debates about individual rights and legal frameworks continue, this incident underscores the need for accurate information and precise terminology in discussions surrounding such matters.
Recall, TellVibes earlier reported that over 100 detained as police raid gay weeding in Delta State.