Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, announced this in a statement on Thursday.
KanyiDaily had reported that the crossdresser was found dead in the Mabushi area of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday morning.
Abuja Area Mama’s sudden death has caused sadness, especially among his fans and followers on social media.
In his statement, Josephine Adeh said the crossdresser was taken to Maitama District Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
She said the police are currently investigating the case and gathering more information which would be made public.
“In response to a distress call received by the Command Control Room that an unidentified lady was seen lying motionless along Katampe – Mabushi express way, a team of detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the individual was a man fully dressed in female clothings with no means of identification on him.
“He was immediately taken to Maitama District Hospital where Doctors on duty confirmed him dead.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.
“Updates on this matter will be communicated in due course,” the statement said.
This happened just three days after another popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, was released from prison after serving his sentence for abusing Nigeria’s currency, the Naira.
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