YENAGOA, Nigeria, Sept 4 (Reuters) - More than 60 people arrested last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country, have been remanded in prison, the police and their lawyer said on Monday.
“The suspects have been arraigned in court today and the judge has ruled that they be remanded in prison for two weeks," Delta state police said in a statement.
It did not say how many had been remanded, but police last week said 67 people had been arrested.
He put the total number of those remanded at 69, adding they are facing charges connected to allegations that they were celebrating a gay wedding.
The anti-gay law in Africa's most populous nation includes a prison term of up to 14 years for those convicted, and bans gay marriage, same-sex relationships, and membership of gay rights groups.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
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