Abuja, Nigeria CNN —Police in the Nigerian capital Abuja are investigating the killing of a trans TikToker known as Abuja Area Mama after her body was found beside a highway.
Same-sex relations are banned in Nigeria and gay and trans people often face harrasment.
Abuja Area Mama had previously faced attacks and harassment.
In a recent video on social media, she described being stabbed by an unidentified man.
A day before her body was found, she made a post on Instagram saying she was “getting ready to go and see my boyfriend.”Abuja Area Mama was candid about the risks of being a sex worker.
Persons:
Josephine Adeh, ” Adeh, ”
Organizations:
Nigeria CNN — Police, CNN, Mama
Locations:
Abuja, Nigeria, Nigerian