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A viral comment on X has fueled widespread outrage over the alleged arrest of a woman in Anambra for not wearing a bra. The user, Chisom, highlighted that the action could be likened to Taliban rule, where moral policing leads to the violation of women’s rights.
A viral comment on X (formerly Twitter) has intensified public outrage over the reported arrest of a woman in Anambra State for not wearing a bra. The quote tweet, posted by a user identified as Chisom, likened the situation to religious extremism and called on women in the state to protest against what they described as a violation of their rights.
“This is how Talibanism starts! Women living in Anambra should protest against this rubbish development! They should protest naked!” Chisom wrote, expressing anger over what they see as misplaced priorities by the state government.
The user criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo, stating that he has neglected key governance issues in favour of moral policing. “He left insecurity, stable electricity, human development, education—actual things democratic governance is about—to be looking for women who are not wearing bras and pants to arrest when he has not secured the life of his people,” Chisom further said.
The comment, which has sparked widespread debate, follows reports that the Anambra State government had reportedly ordered the arrest of women seen in public without bras. However, Christian Aburime, Soludo’s press secretary, previously denied the claims, calling them “false and malicious.”
Despite this, many Nigerians remain sceptical. The alleged arrest has triggered discussions on social media, with some linking it to broader issues of gender discrimination and state overreach.
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) previously contacted Ikenganyia T. Anthony, the Edo State Police PRO, for clarification, but he did not respond to calls. Efforts to obtain a direct comment from Christian also remain unsuccessful, leaving uncertainty over whether the arrest took place.
