What started as a desperate search for employment ended in tragedy when a young Nigerian woman lost her best friend and survived a horrific rape after falling victim to a fake job interview scam in Abuja. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

A Promise of Hope Turns to Horror

In a harrowing video now circulating on TikTok, a Nigerian lady recounted the gut-wrenching experience of being lured into a fake job interview, assaulted by multiple men, and waking up to find her friend dead in the same house.

According to her testimony, she had just graduated from school and returned home to her mother, her only surviving parent. With hopes of building a new life, she reached out to a friend in Abuja who worked at a local restaurant in Kubwa.

Her friend promised to help her get a domestic cleaning job that included accommodation — a tempting offer for any struggling graduate.

“She said the job came with accommodation and the employer was ready to meet me. I was so happy — finally, something was working out,” the victim said in her video.

The Trap Was Set in Dutse

The “interview” was scheduled in Dutse, a suburb of Abuja. The woman and her friend waited hours to be picked up by the so-called employer. When he finally arrived — accompanied by a mysterious heavyset woman — they were driven deep into an unfamiliar village and taken to a guest house.

“He said we should wait for food. Around 11pm, he brought us water and minerals. I didn’t take the mineral because I’m asthmatic. My friend did.”

Shortly after, her friend passed out. The man returned, lured her to another room for a “chat” with the female accomplice, and that’s when everything went black.

“The next thing I remember was waking up tied to a wardrobe and chairs. My friend wasn’t moving. I was raped by at least five men, including the one who brought us there.”

Friend Confirmed Dead, Phones and Belongings Stolen

The lady managed to crawl to her friend’s room, only to find her lifeless, barely breathing body. By morning, the perpetrators had vanished — stealing their bags, phones, money, and even her asthma inhaler.

“My friend never woke up. She died because of this. She died trying to help me. I don’t know how to live with that.”

The story has triggered national outrage, with social media users demanding accountability from law enforcement.

💬 Social Media Reactions

BeeHoneyTipsPH💅🎀🇳🇬: “Omg 😩 I wouldn’t have opened the door. I would pretend to be asleep!”

Geemoney: “Trace the guy from the call log! Why aren’t police acting on this already?”

Morris Moore: “This is why I trust no one. Life is too hard and people are wicked.”

Prettyfavie: “So even trying to get a genuine job is dangerous now? Father, protect us!”

Precious Diamond001: “Life 💔 This is what poverty and hunger lead to. May God help us all.”

⚠️ Fake Job Interviews: A Growing Crisis in Nigeria

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. Fake job interviews are a rising tactic used by human traffickers and sex predators in Nigeria, especially targeting women desperate for employment. The lack of background checks, informal job markets, and inadequate law enforcement have made it easy for predators to operate freely.

🛑 If you’re job hunting:

• Never attend interviews in isolated locations.

• Always verify the legitimacy of the company or employer.

• Avoid interviews that involve accommodation promises or require pick-ups.

• Inform someone of your location and set check-in times.

🙏 A Call for Justice

As of now, it is unclear whether the case has been reported to the police or whether an investigation has begun. Viewers online are urging the authorities to trace the perpetrators using call logs and CCTV where available.

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