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Survivor of 'kito' attack in Nigeria speaks out as homophobic violence rises | DW News
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15:24Now PlayingIn 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.
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