The Ogun state police command says TikTok user Mirabel, who
claimed she was r@ped in her residence, is now in its custody for
investigation.
Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s public relations officer,
confirmed the development on Friday.
Mirabel first gained public attention after posting a series
of distressing videos on TikTok, in which she claimed she was sexually
assaulted in her residence on February 15.
The videos sparked widespread concern online and prompted a
response from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).
The Lagos DSVA initially stated it was attempting to reach
the young woman.
However, in a follow-up statement on Wednesday, the agency
clarified that since the incident allegedly occurred in Ogun state, it fell
outside its legal jurisdiction.
However, the situation became muddled when a narrative began
circulating on social media claiming Mirabel had been arrested by the Ogun
state police.
According to the posts, investigators allegedly found
inconsistencies in her story, citing a lack of evidence such as signs of forced
entry or witness corroboration from neighbours.
Reacting to the claims, Babaseyi stated on Thursday that
Mirabel had not been arrested.
He explained that she had voluntarily visited the police
station to report the incident.
Babaseyi added that due to her medical condition at the
time, a formal interrogation could not be conducted, and she was placed under
medical supervision.
The situation became further complicated hours later when
controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan released an audio recording
online.
In the purported conversation, a voice identified as Mirabel
allegedly confessed to fabricating the r@pe story.
In the audio, she claimed she had engaged in self-harm by
cutting herself with a razor due to depression.
Rumours started to circulate online that she was arrested by
the Ogun state police command.
Speaking with TheCable Lifestyle on the matter, Babaseyi
confirmed that Mirabel is now officially in police custody.
“We have her, she is well and with us, investigation is
ongoing,” he stated.
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