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25 Arrested in Kano for Alleged Gay Wedding

10/28/2025

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In Kano, Nigeria, Hisbah arrested 25 young people for allegedly organizing a gay wedding at event center after a tip-off.
The group included 18 men and seven women.
Mujaheed Abubakar, Hisbah's deputy head, said one man planned to marry another man.
Nigeria's federal law prohibits same-sex marriages, with violators facing up to 14 years in prison.
The Church of Nigeria has opposed same-sex marriage, citing divisions within the Anglican Communion.

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Story summary

In Kano, Nigeria, Hisbah arrested 25 young people for allegedly organizing a gay wedding at event center after a tip-off.
The group included 18 men and seven women.
Mujaheed Abubakar, Hisbah's deputy head, said one man planned to marry another man.
Nigeria's federal law prohibits same-sex marriages, with violators facing up to 14 years in prison.
The Church of Nigeria has opposed same-sex marriage, citing divisions within the Anglican Communion.