{"id":307438,"date":"2024-01-26T09:21:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T08:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=307438"},"modified":"2024-01-26T09:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T08:21:43","slug":"nigerian-police-order-arrest-of-gays-same-sex-marriage-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/01\/26\/nigerian-police-order-arrest-of-gays-same-sex-marriage-couple\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian police order arrest of gays, same sex marriage couple"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/01\/25\/police-arrest-17-suspects-linked-to-plateau-killings-foil-fresh-attack-in-mangu\/\">The Police<\/a> Force Headquarters says anyone found indulging in homosexuality and same sex marriage will be arrested and prosecuted.<\/p>\n<p>This is even as it declared that same-sex marriage is illegal and prohibited under Sections 214 to 217 of the Criminal Code<\/p>\n<p>The Police headquarters has, therefore, ordered the arrest of culprits found to be engaged in unlawful acts in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi.<\/p>\n<p>The police said the move was not unconnected to a social media fad where some persons were seen openly disclosing their unnatural and illegal sexual leaning and orientation.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cIt is imperative to note that same-sex marriage is strictly prohibited in Nigeria. The Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014 criminalizes the solemnization, operation and public display of same-sex marriages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing recent trend on social media where some individuals, who identify as queer, were visibly encouraging and associating themselves with activities perceived to be unnatural in light of Nigerian laws, the Nigeria Police Force hereby wishes to enlighten the public on the legal aspects concerning unnatural offences and same-sex marriage within the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy the Nigerian Criminal Code Act applicable in the Southern states, unnatural offences are prohibited under Sections 214 to 217.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese sections specifically criminalize acts considered unnatural, such as having carnal knowledge of a person or permitting a person to have carnal knowledge of one against the order of nature or having carnal knowledge of an animal and those found guilty may face legal consequences as outlined by the law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is re-echoed by Section 284 of the Nigerian Penal Code applicable in the Northern part of the country. Similarly, it is imperative to note that same-sex marriage is strictly prohibited in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014 criminalizes the solemnization, operation, and public display of same-sex marriages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, therefore, emphasize the importance of understanding and adhering to these laws as any violation will be met with due legal processes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi. The Police Force Headquarters says anyone found indulging in homosexuality and same sex marriage will be arrested and prosecuted. 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