The sad thing about this law is that it is going to be used extensively for 'witch hunting'.
Being 'gay' is the new definition of terrorism.
It may be a shrewd political move by Mr. Jonathan Goodluck and factions of the political elite
but it is also a violation of human rights.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
CT 06050
africahistory.net
vimeo.com/user5946750/videos
Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora
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12 Men, Suspected Of Being Gay, Arrested In Bauchi, Northern Nigeria
Posted: Jan, 17 2014, 10:01AM
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12 men suspected of being gay have been arrested, said Chairman of Bauchi State, Shariah Commission, Mustapha Baba Ilela.
Five of the men were arraigned in Bauchi Sharia Court Thursday, and four pleaded guilty, one not guilty. The arraignment was adjourned.
Ilela said the men had been arrested in different locations where they were said to be carrying out acts of sodomy. He denied allegations that suspects were ill-treated.
"We (did) not maltreat anyone. We are working with fear of God and provisions of Shariah and there is no way we can violates their rights."
He also said the men were not under his supervision.
Previous reports said 38 men had been arrested.
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Being 'gay' is the new definition of terrorism.
It may be a shrewd political move by Mr. Jonathan Goodluck and factions of the political elite
but it is also a violation of human rights.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
CT 06050
africahistory.net
vimeo.com/user5946750/videos
Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora
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12 Men, Suspected Of Being Gay, Arrested In Bauchi, Northern Nigeria
Posted: Jan, 17 2014, 10:01AM
Posted by siteadmin
By SaharaReporters, New York
12 men suspected of being gay have been arrested, said Chairman of Bauchi State, Shariah Commission, Mustapha Baba Ilela.
Five of the men were arraigned in Bauchi Sharia Court Thursday, and four pleaded guilty, one not guilty. The arraignment was adjourned.
Ilela said the men had been arrested in different locations where they were said to be carrying out acts of sodomy. He denied allegations that suspects were ill-treated.
"We (did) not maltreat anyone. We are working with fear of God and provisions of Shariah and there is no way we can violates their rights."
He also said the men were not under his supervision.
Previous reports said 38 men had been arrested.
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