Police declare four men wanted over alleged homosexuality

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has declared several men wanted for allegedly engaging in homosexuality.

Homosexuality, defined as attraction between individuals of the same sex, is illegal in Nigeria and punishable by up to 14 years of imprisonment.

According to a police statement, the individuals wanted are Azeez Olasunkanmi Fowosere, Abiola Paul Olusoji, Alebiosu Taye, and Oyedele Joseph Olalekan. The men were reportedly caught engaging in homosexual activities by members of the local community. They fled the scene, and members of the public have been urged to report any information regarding their whereabouts.

The statement read, “We have conducted a thorough investigation into this criminal act and found the allegations to be true. Unfortunately, during efforts to apprehend them, they managed to escape. We ask anyone with useful information about their location to contact the nearest police station, as previous attempts to arrest and prosecute them have been unsuccessful.”