Nigerian police chief says gay people ‘should leave country’

Chief Superintendent Dolapo Badmos posted Instagram message citing 2014 law banning homosexuality activity

Dolapo Badmos
Dolapo Badmos is spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command
(Image credit: Twitter)

A popular Nigerian police chief has warned homosexuals to flee the country or face the prosecution, according to reports.

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