Nigerian police raid gay wedding at hotel A total of 67 people have been arrested and they face up to 14 years in prison under the law against homosexuality.
Foreign news agencies reported that Mr. Bright Edafe, spokesman for the Delta State Police. Southern Nigeria revealed that on Monday, August 28, 2023, police led a raid on a hotel in Ekpan. and arrested two suspected gay men who were getting married. Including arresting many other people involved
Authorities initially detained more than 200 people at the event, before 67 of them were arrested and the rest released. Before taking the suspect to parade at the police station
Nigeria has a law that prohibits same-sex marriage. It carries a maximum prison term of 14 years, with laws against same-sex relationships. despite international opposition But this law has the support of many countries as well. In Africa, more than 30 countries have banned same-sex relationships.
Mr. Edafe said Homosexuality will not be tolerated in Nigeria. “We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria. We can’t imitate the western world because we don’t have the same culture.”
He also called on police in Nigeria not to let them pass. and watching gay men openly express their beliefs in this country. “This is not what is allowed in Nigeria,” he said. The suspect will be brought to court after the investigation is over.
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2023-08-29 23:05:00
