Reactions as Crossdresser gets harassed & stripped in Abuja

• A crossdresser in Abuja faced harassment from young people who confronted her for dressing like a woman and standing by the roadside at night.

• The online video reveals the crossdresser responding to a group questioning why he wears women’s clothing.

• The individual displayed fearful expressions and body language, defending their attire even at work, claiming it aligns with their lifestyle.

In Abuja, an individual known for crossdressing encountered harassment after being approached by a group of young individuals who questioned his choice to wear women’s attire while standing by the roadside at night, resembling a sex worker.

A video that has surfaced online captures the crossdresser’s response to the group, who challenged him about his clothing. His demeanor and body language conveyed a sense of fear as he sought to justify his appearance, stating that he dresses in this manner, even in his professional life, as it reflects his personal identity.

In another segment of the video, the crossdresser is shown being forcibly stripped of his garments, leaving him in only his trousers. The group, having thoroughly intimidated him, commanded him to flee immediately. As he ran away, they laughed and pursued him.

This incident has ignited a vigorous discussion on social media. While some users express support for the group’s actions, a significant number of others are appalled by the harassment and public shaming that the crossdresser endured.

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Reacting to the post…

@_tamm_e wrote: “All of then should be arrested for harassment and abuse!!!”

@cheederahj: “Sinners judging sinners for dining differently.”

@manuella_.1: “This is wrong .. no matter what y’all think , he didn’t harm anyone .. so why are you harassing him.”

@ketchylee: “I could literally feel his heartbeat from here, ahhh the fear 😨 in his eyes 👀. This is so cruel 😞.”

@evelyn____xx: “You know the country you are in, why can’t you act accordingly. Learn from what happened to area mama, he is forgotten, Nigeria doesn’t have the recourses to even solver murd3r cases talk more of when it involved a cross dresser. If you want to identify as tortoise then best you relocate. This is fact. Or you can listen to the ones at the comfort of their homes typing “this is unfair and shouldn’t be done”