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Same-s3x marriage is strictly prohibited in Nigeria – Police sends a reminder days after video of queer Nigerians talking about their sexuality went viral

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Last updated: January 26, 2024 12:17 am
Godson Published January 26, 2024
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The Nigeria Police Force has come out to remind Nigerians that same-sex marriage within the country remains illegal “following 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.”

In a statement released today January 25, the spokesperson of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in accordance with the Nigerian Criminal Code Act applicable in Southern States, unnatural offences are prohibited under Sections 214 to 217.

‘’These 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. This 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. The Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014 criminalizes the solemnization, operation, and public display of same-sex marriages.”

Adejobi went on to state that it is important to understand and adhere these laws as any violation will be met with due legal processes.

‘’We remain dedicated to maintaining law and order and call on all citizens to report all suspicious activities related to unnatural offences or same-sex marriage, providing crucial information that will aid our efforts to enforce the law. We need to collectively kick against such while we urge parents and guardians to take note and support the Police in the fight against such inhuman activities which are alien to our culture and also punishable under the law.”the statement further read

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