In a move sparking nationwide debate, the Delta State Police Command has announced it will begin penalizing women for what it terms “improper dressing” and the public exposure of their bodies.
The announcement, made via the verified X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, revealed that violators will face either a fine of ₦50,000 or be subjected to compulsory community service.
This new directive, which critics have labeled as controversial and potentially discriminatory, has already drawn sharp reactions from civil rights activists and women’s groups across the country. Many have questioned the legal and moral grounds for such a policy, warning that it may infringe on personal freedoms and further empower law enforcement officers to engage in profiling and harassment.
While the Delta State Police are yet to release a detailed framework for the policy’s implementation—such as clear definitions of what constitutes “indecent dressing”—the news has ignited a firestorm of opinions online, with many Nigerians expressing outrage and others calling for a return to “moral order.”
As public discourse around body autonomy, policing, and women’s rights intensifies, all eyes are now on the Delta State Police Command for clarification, transparency, and justification of this controversial move.
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