The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the arrest of two men, identified as Obibimaro and Kenzy , over their alleged involvement in a same-sex relationship and for reportedly luring and initiating young individuals into a suspected underground gay club.
According to preliminary reports, the arrest was made following a tip-off and subsequent investigation by law enforcement officers. The suspects were taken into custody earlier this week and have since been transferred to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Panti, Yaba. Police sources indicate that formal charges are being prepared , and the two may soon be remanded to Kirikiri Correctional Centre , pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
One of the most troubling aspects of the case involves allegations that the suspects were targeting minorities and vulnerable young people with the attempt to introduce them into a secretive LGBTQ+ social network operating discreetly within Lagos. Authorities say digital evidence, including messages and videos, was recovered from mobile devices seized during their arrest, and is currently under forensic review.
Kenzy , believed to be in his early twenties, is reportedly 20 years younger than Obibimaro , his alleged partner. His family claims to have been completely unaware of his relationship with Obibimaro and expressed shock at the revelations. In her statement to the police, Kenzy's mother recounted troubling signs that raised suspicion prior to his arrest:
"I became suspicious when my son Kenzy returned home with bloodstains on his pants and was walking abnormally. I questioned him, but he kept avoiding my eyes. I never imagined it would lead to something like this."
The case has ignited public debate on social media , where reactions have ranged from condemnation to calls for reform of Nigeria's stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Under Nigeria's Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014 , same-sex relationships are criminalized, with penalties ranging from 14 years imprisonment to possible charges for promoting or associating with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International Nigeria , have expressed concern over how the case is being handled, urging authorities to ensure due process and avoid inciting public violence or moral panic . Others have criticized the media coverage, noting that the rights and dignity of the accused must still be protected under the Nigerian Constitution.
At the time of this report, the Nigerian Police Force has not issued an official statement on whether the alleged gay club was an organized group or simply an informal network. Investigations are still ongoing, and the legal process is expected to begin in the coming days.
Editor's Note: This story is developing. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. While the allegations are serious, the suspects remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
