Anyone caught stealing pants will be charged with MURDER not stealing - Police PRO warns

The issue of pant stealing from female hostels is on the rise in Africa's most populous city, Nigeria.

With the growing rate at which female pants are stolen and reportedly used for rituals, Zone 2 police PRO of the Nigerian Police Service, Dolapo Badmos has said anyone caught stealing pants will not be charged with theft.

She said: 'henceforth anyone caught stealing pants might not be charged for stealing but attempted murder'.

According to her, 'learnt the ones caught in the act always confess to be using it for rituals whereof the owner dies prematurely'.

Earlier this week, Nollywood actress, Mosun Filani also shared major tips on how to protect and safeguard female underwears.

According to her, 'if you are safe and your pant is not safe, my sister you are not safe o'.

'Please get peg hangers, dry your pants in your bathroom (not close to your windows abeg o)
Don't just dispose ur old pants anyhow, cut them into shreds (focus on the underlay part), or better still burn them out completely. 2019 yii aiye oni ka pata wa Lo o' she said.