Lagos Police rescue ‘crossdresser’ who was about to be lynched over claims he is a terrorist (photo)
A man who dressed like a woman in Ijora Badia part of Lagos State was nearly lynched on Monday by community residents who accused him of being a terrorist.
The residents attacked the crossdresser who was decked out in a woman dress, complete with a hijab and dark sunshade.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the state police command, said the timely intervention of a team of policemen saved the man.
According to Hundeyin, the crossdresser claimed to be an electrician.
Read Hundeyin’s tweet:
“At about 1100hrs today, a mob descended on an alleged terrorist at Ijora Badia. The Police arrived on time to save him from lynching. Preliminary investigation shows that the male suspect, who many alleged disguised as a woman, is Sanni Gafar, aged 29. He was found with a bag containing three hammers, six screwdrivers, one pair of pliers, one chisel, five spanners, three rolls of black cellophane, cable wires, 20mm bending spring, a pair of black trousers, and a plastic box of clips. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain his claim that he is an electrician. CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc while commending residents of Lagos for their vigilance, once again warns against any form of jungle justice. All suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.”
