The Wider Image: Nigeria's female bouncers show their strength fighting stereotypes
Emem Thomas, 37, founder of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, carries a sack of security pepper sprays, wipes and walkie-talkies from a courier station in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, November 16, 2022. Founded in 2018, Thomas only employs women of a certain weight and shape, creating a safe space for plus-size women to excel in a field that is traditionally male-dominated. "My team is all about plus-size ladies," she explained. "If you have the plus-size body then that is cool for me, before I now talk about your passion and other qualifications". REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja SEARCH "ADELAJA DRAGON SQUAD" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.