The Anambra State Government has dismissed circulating rumors that its security outfit is planning to arrest women for not wearing bras or underwear. The government described the claims as completely false and misleading.
In a statement released on Monday, Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, made it clear that there is no such directive from the state. He called the reports “false and malicious,” stating that they were intended to mislead the public and damage the government’s reputation.
The statement read, “The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a malicious and entirely false information circulating on social media platforms, claiming that ‘Anambra State Government begins arrest of girls who walk around without bras and pants before they start walking naked.’
“We wish to categorically state that this information is not only false but also mischievous and calculated to mislead the public and paint the state government in a bad light.
“The Anambra State Government, under the leadership of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, remains committed to protecting the fundamental human rights and dignity of all citizens.
“Although the government encourages decent dressing for all, it does not interfere with citizens’ personal choices of clothing or undergarments, as such matters are private and protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The statement further urged the public to disregard the “fake news” and advised against spreading such misinformation, which could ause unnecessary panic.
