A Nigerian lesbian who "married" four women last weekend in Kano State has gone into hiding from the Islamic police, along with her partners. Under Sharia law, homosexuality and same-sex marriages are outlawed.The theatre where the elaborate wedding celebration was held on Sunday has been demolished by Kano city's authorities.
Under Islamic law, a man can take four wives if he is able to support them. A married woman found guilty of marrying a second man would be put to death by stoning. A single woman found guilty of homosexuality would be caned.
Eleven other states in mostly Muslim northern Nigeria have adopted Sharia law. See the BBC story for more details.
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