A mother of four, Mrs. Ngozi Ven-Anyanwuocha, is reportedly being sought by authorities in Imo State following allegations of involvement in a same-sex relationship, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 21, 2025, when Mrs. Ngozi Ven-Anyanwuocha and another woman, whose identity has not been confirmed, were allegedly discovered together at her residence in Owerri.
Sources said the situation began when a relative of one of the women, who was visiting the home, allegedly heard unusual sounds coming from a room.
The visitor reportedly became curious and discovered the two women together, after which an alarm was raised, attracting the attention of some community members.
According to reports, some residents gathered at the scene and there were concerns that the women could be harmed.
However, members of the community vigilante group reportedly intervened and took control of the situation, preventing further escalation.
Speaking with this reporter, the leader of the community vigilante team (name withheld) confirmed that an incident occurred and said the police in Imo State were contacted.
He added that authorities have since taken over the matter.
The vigilante leader also stated that community elders were planning a meeting to discuss the incident and possible steps forward, although details of any decisions had not been disclosed.
Another source claimed that efforts to locate Mrs. Ven-Anyawuocha and her family following the incident had been unsuccessful, suggesting that they may have left the area or gone into hiding.
The matter remains under investigation, and no official statement from the police regarding charges or legal proceedings has been made available at the time of filing this report.
Human rights groups have previously raised concerns about allegations of discrimination, violence, and legal challenges faced by people accused of same-sex relationships in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are criminalized under existing laws.
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