CDA Chairman caves to pressure, assists Police search for alleged suspect
The Chairman of the Iju Isaga Community Development Association (CDA) in Lagos State, Pastor Femi Adelanwa, has finally agreed to assist the police in their search for an alleged bisexual suspect.
Recall that Pastor Adelanwa had come under intense criticism from residents of Iju Isaga for his alleged role in the escape of Mr Adebisi Badejo, a man accused by security operatives and local youths, suspected to be cultists, of engaging in homosexual relationships.
The CDA Chairman made the announcement at an emergency meeting of the association, convened to address the ongoing cases of assault and lawlessness in the community since the search for Adebisi began.
Pastor Adelanwa, visibly disturbed as he faced increasing criticism from residents, apologised for his previous inaction and vowed to assist in locating Adebisi Badejo, pledging to facilitate his arrest and hand him over to the police for legal action.
He stressed the importance of community unity, stating, “All hands must now be on deck. We must do everything within our power to ensure the prosecution of this man. The only way we can achieve this is by reaching out to every corner of the state and ensuring that he is handed over to the police when he reappears.”
Pastor Adelanwa expressed disappointment in Adebisi, claiming that reports had indicated he was a serial bisexual, and that the allegations against him had been confirmed by one of his friends. He stated that Adebisi must be held accountable for his actions and face justice.
In related news, the Lagos State Police Command recently declared two men wanted for their alleged involvement in homosexuality. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, identified the wanted individuals as Bassey Okon and Sadik, also known as JK, accusing them of engaging in same-sex activities in the Ikorodu area, an offence punishable under Nigerian law.
Additionally, two women, Sekinat Idowu and Muyinbat Ojurongbe, were sentenced to seven years in prison by a High Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, after being found guilty of engaging in same-sex relations. The conviction was based on the country’s laws governing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) issues.