Police Raid Alleged Gay Safehouse in Lekki, Arrest Suspects (Photo)
Some men suspected of engaging in same-s3x relationships have been arrested in Lekki area of Lagos state.
NigerianNewsDirect reported that the incident happened on Friday, 2 May 2025 after security operatives stormed an apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
The building, which community members had reportedly flagged for suspicious activity, was described as a base for a group allegedly involved in promoting homosexual activity under the guise of a non-governmental organisation.
The occupants of the apartment, identified as Asare George and Attah Dominc, who are said to be the founders of a so-called Peace Coalition Group, remain at large following the raid that led to multiple arrests.
According to local reports, residents raised concerns over what they described as illegal activities taking place within the premises. These suspicions were reportedly tied to the group’s perceived contravention of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA), signed into law in 2014.
The SSMPA prescribes a prison term of up to 10 years for individuals who directly or indirectly engage in or support same-sex relationships or organisations promoting such relationships in Nigeria.
Mr James Olaiya, Chief Security Officer of the local neighbourhood, stated that suspicions had been growing for months following intelligence received from Ondo State. He explained that one of the group’s alleged leaders, Attah Dominic, based in Ondo state, had been the subject of previous reports accusing him of harbouring homosexual men while fronting as a peace and development advocate.
“Attah Dominic, who operates out of Ondo State, had been reported to us for engaging in same-sex activities and running a group that masked itself as a peace forum,” Olaiya said. “We began monitoring them closely and eventually caught them in the act.”
The raid, carried out jointly by local vigilante forces and the police, led to the arrest of several members believed to be part of the organisation. Authorities confirmed that those detained are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
However, the group’s alleged leaders, Attah and Asare, escaped during the operation and remain on the run. Police have launched a manhunt to locate and apprehend the duo. A reward has also been announced for anyone who can provide credible information that leads to their arrest.
Security officials reiterated their commitment to enforcing the law and tracking down individuals who, in their view, operate in violation of national legislation.
