But they have refused to offer them the assurance of an amnesty in a country that criminalises gay relationships.
People can face up to 10 years in jail for being part of anything considered a gay social club or group – and up to 14 years if in a same-sex relationship, BBC reports
On Sunday, six people were arrested for allegedly blackmailing those who signed up to the gay dating app.
Its name has not been made public by the police in the central state of Nasarawa, which is investigating the case, according to BBC
