Kito is a slang term used in Nigeria to refer to the act of extorting money or other valuables from gay men by threatening to expose or out them to their families, friends, or community.
[2] The term kito is thought to have originated in the Hausa language of northern Nigeria.
[4] In a 2018 survey by the Human Rights Watch, 73% of gay men in Nigeria said they had been threatened with kito.
It can also make it difficult for victims to come out to their families and friends, or to access essential services such as healthcare.
[7] The campaign included public awareness raising and training for police officers on how to handle cases of kito.