Key Points
- Witnesses say he was lured to a false meetup. He suffered injuries after a fall from a two-storey building.
- Activists describe the case as a kito gang attack. Police statements are awaited as friends demand a probe.
- Posts warn queer people to avoid risky private meetups. The community says this is the second such death.
A young man has died after a homophobic attack. Friends say strangers lured him to a flat in Port Harcourt. He was beaten and thrown from a two-storey building.
He suffered spinal damage and later died in hospital. Activist Jide Macaulay called it a kito setup. Rivers has seen violence like the recent Port Harcourt stabbing case.
Friends warned others to avoid meeting strangers at private homes. Posts say he was deceived with a false meetup. Advocates call this the second kito death in weeks.
What we know so far
Witness reports say the victim fought for his life. They add that injuries to his spine proved fatal. “We mourn you and stand with you,” Macaulay wrote.
Safety notes and response
Community leaders urge basic checks before any first meetup. They advise public spaces, shared live locations, and verified IDs. Recent tension in the city includes a Port Harcourt airport clash video.
Background and calls for justice
Advocates say “kito” groups use romance traps to target queer people. Groups now press for a formal police brief and arrests. “Stop visiting people you do not know,” one post warned.
