“They are Criminals”: Police React To LGBTQ “Of Course” Challenge Viral Video

• The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to take necessary action against LGBTQ people seen in the viral video of the ‘Of Course’ challenge.'
• The NPF spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the LGBTQ activities and practices are unnatural offences and are totally condemned in Nigeria
• Adejobi said the LGBTQ people seen in the viral video are criminals and will be punished according to the law

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the viral video of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) members in Nigeria participating in the ‘Of Course’ challenge.

The NPF spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said LGBTQ people are criminals who will be punished according to the law.

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In the viral video on TikTok, the LGBTQ members spoke about their sexuality and the misconceptions people have about them, TheCable reported.

Adejobi via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @Princemoye1, stated this while reacting to an X user identified as #iamking_ yusuf who asked the police if LGBTQ is now legal in Nigeria.

He wrote:

“Una no update us say LGBTQ is now legal in Naija o. Buh no shaking, all of us go well last last.”

Replying to Yusuf’s message, Adejobi wrote:

“They are criminals and punishable under the law.

“We are on this clip to take necessary action according to the provisions of the law in Nigeria.

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“These are unnatural offences and are totally condemned. Thanks.”

Police arrest over 100 gay suspects

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Delta state police command announced that it arrested over 100 suspects linked to a gay wedding ceremony held in the state.

In a post on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) page, the police stated that the suspects were arrested at a hotel in the state.

Homosexual relationships are illegal in Nigeria, and violators are liable to go to jail.

Authorities disrupt gay wedding in Kano

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the Kano state Hisbah Board arrested no fewer than 19 persons for attending a suspected gay wedding in 2022.

The arrest was confirmed by Hisbah spokesperson Lawan Ibrahim on Tuesday, December 20. Ibrahim stated that the 19 persons arrested for attending the suspected homosexual wedding of Abba and Mujahid were youths and their attendance at the event was the reason for their arrest.

Source: Legit.ng