The Anambra State Government has refuted claims made by its security outfit intending to arrest women not wearing bras or underwear.

In a statement released on Monday, February 17, 2025, Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, described the report as “false and malicious.”

The government clarified that the claims suggesting an arrest campaign against girls walking without bras and pants were untrue and misleading, as they did not emanate from the governor.

Aburime urged the public to ignore the “fake news” and warned against spreading such misinformation, which could cause unnecessary panic.

He added that the Anambra State government under Soludo is prioritising security, human capital development, and economic transformation.

“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.”