Akinluyi, a resident of No. 25, Ire Akari Estate in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, was apprehended on July 27, 2017, for participating in illicit homosexual activities, which are deemed taboo and contrary to societal norms within the community. Following this incident, he was exiled from the city, never to return.
An anonymous eyewitness recounted to our reporter the harrowing events that unfolded, revealing that Akinluyi was nearly lynched and set ablaze, but was saved by the prompt intervention of a police patrol team.
In Nigeria, acts of homosexuality, including gay and lesbian relationships, as well as various incest-related offenses, are classified as serious crimes under numerous existing laws and parliamentary acts. These offenses carry severe penalties, ranging from imprisonment to life sentences, and in certain instances, the death penalty.
The community members collectively decreed that he must leave the area permanently, as his actions were considered a violation of their cultural taboos.
