The [Oyo State Police Command](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyo_State) announced on October 1 that three young men were taken into custody in Oyo State after intelligence received on September 29 indicated involvement in an alleged same‑sex union. The arrests were carried out by officers following directives from the state commissioner, and the suspects are currently being investigated.
**Who were detained?**
The individuals identified are Ayomide Lukeman, 22; Shuaib Aremu, 22; and Abdul‑Rasheed Mufeed, 23. All three were apprehended after the Command Monitoring Unit verified the tip‑off and confirmed the alleged activity.
**What did the police say?**
DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, spokesperson for the command, told reporters that preliminary questioning revealed the suspects admitted to engaging in [same‑sex relations in Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same- sex_relations_in_Nigeria). He added that two of the men claimed to have had sexual relations with the third on several occasions, describing the latter as their “wife.”
**What is the next step?**
Olayinka emphasized that investigations are still underway to establish the full circumstances and to determine whether additional persons are linked to the case. No further details on possible charges or court proceedings were disclosed at the time.
**Official response**
The Commissioner of Police for Oyo State ordered the Command Monitoring Unit to act on the intelligence, leading to the swift arrests. The police continue to monitor the situation and will release further information as the inquiry progresses.