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42 homosexuals arrested by Police in Lagos hotel

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Police has arrested 42 suspects allegedly involved in homosexualism in a hotel on Saturday at Weigh Bridge in Owode Onirin area of Lagos State

Naija News gathered that the hotel, Vincent Hotel, where they were caught in the act had been sealed off.

A resident of the area, identified as Tunji, said policemen from the Owode Onirin Division descended on the suspects around 3.30 pm.

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He said, “There have been reports that the hotel harbours homosexuals. They were there this afternoon when policemen struck. About 40 of them were caught in the act.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the arrest. He said that the suspects had been handed over to the state task force for prosecution.

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He said, “It is true. About 42 suspected homosexuals were arrested and the hotel has been condoned off while investigation continues. They are in custody of the Lagos State Task Force and will be charged to court soon.”