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Nigerian Police Fume Against Same-Sex Marriage Advocates, Give New Warning
By Emily Ogah
In reaction to a viral video of queer Nigerians advocating their unnatural sexual inclinations, the Nigeria Police Force has reminded Nigerians that same-sex marriage within the country remains strictly illegal.
In the viral video, some individuals who identify as LGBTQ were visibly encouraging and associating themselves with activities perceived to be unnatural in light of Nigerian Laws.
The Police sent this warning on Thursday via a statement released by the spokesperson of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
He stated that in accordance with the Nigerian Criminal Code Act applicable in Southern States, unnatural offences are prohibited under Sections 214 to 217.
Adejobi continued, ‘’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.”
He emphasized that it is very important to understand and adhere to 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” Adjobi sternly warned.
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