Summary: A disturbing video has gone viral showing a Nigerian man boasting about how he targets gay men on dating apps, lures them to his home, physically assaults them, and steals their belongings.
A deeply troubling video has been making the rounds on Nigerian social media, showing a man openly boasting about how he deliberately targets gay men through online dating platforms — only to assault and rob them once they arrive at his home.
In the clip, which has sparked widespread reaction across WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, the man speaks with chilling confidence about his method of operation. According to him, he creates profiles on gay dating apps, builds enough trust to invite the men over, and then physically attacks them before taking their valuables.
A Crime Disguised as “Moral Justification”
While some social media users have attempted to frame the man’s actions as some form of moral policing or anti-gay activism, legal and human rights experts are clear — what he is describing is armed robbery and assault, both serious criminal offences under Nigerian law, regardless of the sexual orientation of the victims.
No person — irrespective of their lifestyle, choices, or identity — deserves to be lured into a trap, beaten, and robbed. The deliberate, premeditated nature of these acts makes them even more concerning.
Social Media Reacts
Reactions from Nigerians online have been sharply divided. While a section of commenters expressed support for the man’s actions citing Nigeria’s same-sex prohibition laws, a significant number of Nigerians condemned the video outright.
Many pointed out that celebrating this kind of predatory behaviour sets a dangerous precedent — one where anyone can justify violence and theft against another person simply by targeting a group considered socially vulnerable.
> “This is not justice, this is criminality. He is a robber and a violent offender. The law should deal with him accordingly,” one user wrote.
The Bigger Picture
This video raises serious questions about the safety of vulnerable individuals in Nigeria’s digital space. As dating apps and social media continue to grow in popularity, they have unfortunately also become hunting grounds for criminals who exploit trust to carry out attacks.
Cybercrime experts and security advocates have repeatedly warned Nigerians — of all backgrounds — to exercise extreme caution when meeting strangers from online platforms.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a similar crime, please report to the nearest Nigeria Police Force station or contact relevant authorities immediately.
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