Delta Police to Enforce ₦50,000 fine for Indecent Dressing

DDM News

The Delta State Police Command has announced a strict enforcement of penalties for indecent dressing across the state.

This decision is based on provisions in the Delta State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.

The police say any individual found guilty of indecent dressing will be liable to pay a fine of ₦50,000 or undergo community service.

According to the command, this move is intended to enforce public decency and restore moral values in society.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the enforcement is set to begin immediately across major towns and cities in the state.

State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed the directive during an interaction with journalists.

He noted that indecent dressing, particularly among youths, has become a growing concern for law enforcement agencies in Delta State.

He stated that the police will now apply relevant sections of the VAPP law to address the issue.

DSP Edafe explained that both male and female offenders would be penalized, irrespective of social class or background.

He warned that officers have been instructed to apprehend violators and hand them over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.

The Police Command emphasized that the operation is not a moral crusade but a lawful response to complaints received from the public.

He said the law empowers security agencies to take necessary action against behavior deemed harmful to public decency.

Background checks by DDM reveal that the VAPP Law was domesticated in Delta State in 2021.

The law was originally enacted at the federal level in 2015 to address all forms of violence, especially against women and vulnerable persons.

Delta State later adopted the law to enhance legal protections for victims and ensure punitive measures for perpetrators.

The section dealing with indecent exposure and conduct is now being invoked for the first time in a targeted enforcement campaign.

The Command urged residents to be guided by the new policy and avoid clothing that may provoke public outrage or violate community norms.

Critics of the measure argue that the definition of indecent dressing remains vague and could lead to abuses by security personnel.

Human rights groups have also warned that the enforcement must be handled with care to prevent arbitrary arrests or harassment.

Nonetheless, the police maintain that the operation will be carried out within the limits of the law and in line with public expectations.

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