The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it had arrested 76 persons who were planning to host a same-sex wedding in the state.
This was disclosed by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on behalf of the state Commandant, Mohammed Muazu.
According to him, 59 out of the 76 suspects are males with 17 females, adding that 21 suspects have confessed to being homosexuals.
He said, “They were arrested at Duwa Plaza along Bauchi-Gombe Expressway while holding a homosexual birthday and they had plans to hold a same-sex wedding before our men raided the scene.
“Fifty-nine males were arrested, 21 wilfully confessed to being homosexuals and 17 females present at the scene were also picked.
“They will be charged to court to answer for their crime which is on social vice; a crime in Gombe State.”
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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