As the Valentine’s day celebration draws near, some activists in Lagos have expressed concerns on dangers of breaching provisions of the Sexual Offences Act, and its consequences on offenders.
The activists who are also lawyers, warned the public to desist from sexual offences, and stay cautious during the period, stressing that although February is seen as a month of love, many have misinterpreted same to be a season of “
sexual adventures.
They, said it had therefore, become instructive for youths to put their emotions in check, especially during the season, adding that there are dire consequences for breach of the Sexual Offences Act,
Valentine’s Day, also known as St Valentine’s Day, is celebrated annually on Feb. 14 around the world, as for others, it is a special time when people show affection for one another, by sending cards, flowers or chocolates with messages of love.
“In Lagos state, the rampant libido of youths and generally the male folk seem curtailed by the establishment of the Sexual Offences Court to deal with all sexual offences.
“Love to such persons mean sex; therefore, to show that they love you, they sometimes force you to have sex with them.
“The female gender equally in some instances, force men to have sex with them, though this is rare,” he said.
