…partner evades capture
A dramatic incident unfolded in the Agbowo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as security operatives arrested Okafor Ifeanyi over allegations of homosexuality, while his alleged partner, Nziwe Nnamdi, managed to escape.
Eyewitnesses report that local residents had been monitoring the duo for some time. Nnamdi, a married man with two children and an employee at a residential facility in Lagos, was allegedly involved in a longstanding relationship with Ifeanyi since their days at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. 
Unaware that they were under surveillance, the pair relocated from Lagos to Ibadan in an attempt to evade scrutiny. However, law enforcement in Oyo State had already been tracking them. According to security operative Mr. Joshua Godo, an informant—whose identity remains undisclosed—provided evidence implicating the two men. Residents had reportedly expressed concerns about their presence in the area.
“Nnamdi had previously escaped arrest in Lagos, but authorities continued their investigation until they tracked him to Ibadan,” Godo stated.
During the attempted arrest, Nnamdi fled the scene, eluding capture despite security efforts, while Ifeanyi was taken into custody. Investigators reportedly uncovered text messages and other correspondence suggesting a romantic relationship between the two.
Ifeanyi has since been transferred to the Abuja Divisional Headquarters, and a nationwide manhunt has been launched for Nnamdi, who remains at large. Nigerian law criminalizes same-sex relationships, with penalties ranging from 10 to 14 years in prison. Authorities have urged the public to provide any relevant information regarding Nnamdi’s whereabouts to the nearest police station.
