A court in Nigeria has granted bail to 69 individuals who were arrested last month following a police raid on what was described as a "gay wedding."

Homosexuality is widely considered immoral in Nigeria, and the country has stringent laws against same-sex marriage.

The defense lawyer confirmed that all 69 clients would be released on bail but were required to pay more than $600 (£480) each to the court.

The raid on a hotel in Warri city last month occurred based on a police tip-off regarding a gay wedding.

Human Rights Watch criticized the Nigerian police for publicly parading the suspects before the media and interrogating them about the accusations.

Despite international condemnation, Nigeria passed legislation nearly a decade ago criminalizing public displays of same-sex relationships, carrying a prison sentence of up to 10 years, and up to 14 years for those convicted of same-sex marriage.

In 2019, police in Lagos State prosecuted 47 men under the law, but the case was dismissed because the police failed to appear and present witnesses.