Three gay persons have been given the death by stoning penalty by a Sharia court in Bauchi State.

Although the accused’s identities were kept secret, the BBC claims that the group includes two teenagers and a septuagenarian.

According to a court official, the accused was unrepresented by counsel.

The case proceeded quickly, and on June 29, the accused was quickly sentenced to death despite the lack of legal representation.

Speaking to the BBC, Adamu Dan Kafi, Hisbah Commander of Ningi Local Government Area said the men in May had tricked some children with palms and coconuts, which promoted their arrest.

In Nigeria, Hisbah is the force responsible for enforcing Sharia law.

Ada Peter