In Nigeria, a violent scam known as 'kito' is being used to target LGBTQ+ people. Victims are lured through dating apps or social media, then ambushed, beaten and blackmailed for money. Rights groups say it's a rising trend, with at least 50 cases between December and February this year. DW's West Africa Correspondent, Azeezat Olaoluwa spoke to the survivor of one such attack. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #nigeria #homophobia #attacks #dwnews
March 28, 2026