Islamic Hisbah officials in Jigawa State arrest eight people in Kazaure over alleged homosexual acts, according to multiple reports. The arrests follow a complaint from a man who says he contracted HIV after the alleged encounter. Seven suspects are reportedly held and one person is still at large as investigations continue.
The reports describe the case as being initiated through a Hisbah Board response to allegations made by the complainant. One outlet notes that the complaint involves a 22-year-old, while another describes the complainant without specifying the age. Across the accounts, the core allegation centers on same-sex conduct and an HIV infection claim, with the Hisbah investigation ongoing. No source provides confirmation of the allegations or the legal outcomes for the suspects.
Different outlets focus on similar facts—who is arrested, where, and why—while varying slightly in how they describe the complainant and details surrounding the investigation, including whether a suspect remains at large.
