By Idowu Bankole

Two men Adekunle Young Adetunji and Samuel Ibhafidon Olumese have gone into hiding over their alleged secret affair which has gone public in Eyita Community Ikorodu Lagos State.
Both men were said to have been caught in the abominable act on June 30, 2025 drawing public anger and attack because such behaviour is considered obscene in many Nigerian society including Lagos.

Curious neighbours who spoke with our correspondent said both Adekunle Young Adetunji and Samuel Ibhafidon Olumese were caught pants down by Adekunle’s wife who promptly raised the alarm that attracted angry neighbours to the scene.

Furious as they were, the community was disappointed when they could find neither Adekunle nor Samuel who in the midst of wailing reportedly scaled the fence and escaped through the back yard.

Their escape not withstanding, the community instigated by Adekunle’s in law and religious body (Ali sunnah)has launched a manhunt for the duo, threatening to mob them to death when ever they are found, as they have brings shame and disgrace to their family.

Mrs Adekunle has however reported the matter to the police in Lagos who have promptly commenced investigation into the matter, declaring both men wanted in the process.

As at the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of Adekunle and Samuel remained unknown as they have gone into hiding from the law and communal anger.

The fate of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender persons in Nigeria hangs in the balance as the clamp down on them by local people and the police has increased especially in the South West region of the country.

Several LGBT persons had been killed by irate mobs expressing disgust and disapproval to same sex relationship in traditional communities of which Ibakpa, Lagos State is one.

Besides community abhorrence, same sex relationship is criminalized in Nigeria under the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act of 2013, prescribing prison terms of 14 years and below if offenders are found guilty.