Police order investigation into the murder of Nigeria cross-dresser “Abuja Area Mama”

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama,” whose body was discovered on a highway in Abuja on Thursday.

The 33-year-old, who had a strong following on social media for her posts about life as a transgender woman and sex worker, was found beaten and bruised. She often referred to herself as Ifeanyi, but never disclosed her full name.

Nigeria, a conservative society, has strict laws…