The Sierra Leone Police reportedly arrested two women on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Waterloo for allegedly engaging in a same-sex marriage ceremony.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 4:00 PM in the New London, Mango Farm community, where residents were reportedly shocked to witness the ceremony.
The women have been identified as Massah Mansaray and Jannet, with Jannet reportedly assuming the role traditionally associated with a man.
Word of the event quickly spread, drawing large crowds and sparking intense discussions among community members. Concerned residents alerted authorities, and the pair were escorted to the Corner Kick Police Post for questioning and further investigation.
The incident has generated mixed reactions within the community, with many describing it as unprecedented. Authorities are currently handling the matter in accordance with local laws.

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Thank to the sierra Leone police for the proactive by the grace of Allah the laws of these countries will not allow that.
In this first case the law needs to take it course so the other that has the same plan would go far from it, so the police the ball in your court to save Mama Salone.
Which kind alaki habit dis
The only alaki habit na the fact say den born you
Nonsense
I am overwhelmed about the the decision of the SLP, may God bless you.
I am just disappointed why the other lady is called Mansaray 😭😭😢
Let the law take it course
Alie Mansaray, you are an illiterate
I see nothing bad about the women engaged
In a relationship, their is no tradition in Sierra Leone that has ever mentioned it to be forbidden,,
Love is a passion and the heart chosed what is the best 👌, arresting them doesn’t mean..
You have a respectful name but you doesn’t have respect for yourself and also you think like nursery kids and 99% of nursery kids are wiser than you again and think better 😉 than you
Martin Ellie- the only person who does not have respect for themselves is you! Oh, you must be so so righteous and I hope the hate you give consenting adults in love will be given back to you ten fold!
Homophobic Sierra Leoneans are so stupid, brain-dead, and foolish. I honestly wish people would read more, think beyond religion, and see how dimwitted they are. How is this affecting anyone really? If two women want to get married, let them. I wish this energy were given to corrupt politicians, kush/drug dealers, and actual criminals running the country. Everyone is just slow and worried about the wrong things. That is why the majority of the country is hungry and depressed. We will never be free!
Sierra leonian always copy from the west nation, we will not tolerate this kind of practice in our nation
Again, this is why I encourage people to read African history pre-colonialism! If you think women loving women is from west then you are absolutely wrong and lack critical thinking. Please, please, if anything research and think beyond what you have been spoon fed. Unfortunately, telling by how you spelled Sierra Leone, you may not be fully educated. This “practice” has been prevalent for thousands of years and it will be until the end of the human race. So sorry to you and your tolerance.
Those people that officiated that marriage should be arrested also