A young man who was arrested on a charge of theft for stealing women’s underwear, told police that every time he touches a woman’s underwear he feels like making love to it, police in Nigeria said.

 Anambra State police said that they have arrested 22-year-old Chigozie Ugwu, after being accused of stealing 52 pairs of women’s underwear.

He was charged with one count of theft. During questioning, Ugwu told police that he stole the underwear in order to satisfy his sexual needs.

He also claimed to be unaware that taking women’s underwear was a crime. Ugwu, who does not have girlfriend, urged police to release him from custody.

He told investigators that every time he touches used underwear, he feels like making love. During a search of the suspect's home, police found 52 pairs of stolen underwear.