The Lagos state government on Thursday arraigned 28 adults before the Yaba magistrate court for alleged act of homosexuality.
The defendants, who are all males, were arraigned separately on a one-count charge.Officers of the state police command arrestedthem on July 29 at Vintage Hotel located in Owode Onirin area of the state.
They all pleaded not guilty to the charge.Ehiko Onoche and S.M Oladele, the defense counsel, urged the court to grant them bail.
The chief magistrate also granted the request of the prosecution for the defendants to undergo sexual rehabilitation and monitoring.The sitting was adjourned to September 8 for continued hearing.
- NMM
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