Police Identify Crossdresser Found Dead In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has identified the remains of a crossdresser found on the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in Abuja as Ifeanyi Chukwu-Agah Benedict.

The 33-year-old man, a native of Afikpo North Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, was discovered on August 8, 2024.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the deceased’s identity and revealed that investigations into the case were ongoing.

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Preliminary inquiries suggest that Benedict, who was also known as “Abuja Area Mama,” was attacked on the night of August 7.

His body was subsequently dumped along the Banex, Wuse II area of the FCT.

The police have reached out to Benedict’s family, who are cooperating with the investigation.

Meanwhile, authorities are working diligently to gather more information surrounding the incident and have assured the public that updates will be provided as they become available.