A TikTok content creator, Love Dooshima, has been released from police custody after being detained for several hours over a viral video reviewing a loaf of bread.
It had earlier been reported that the TikToker was invited by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations bordering on cyberstalking, fraud and mischief.
The development was first made public by influencer Lucky Udu, who shared her message confirming the invitation.
In the message, she wrote, “I have received an invitation to police headquarters to come for an interview because I have been reported for cyberstalking, fraud, mischief and so on.
Human rights lawyer and activist Inibehe Effiong disclosed on Tuesday that the TikToker was freed around 12:30am after intervention by senior police authorities.
According to him, Dooshima had honoured a police invitation at about 12pm on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Zone 7 Police Headquarters in Abuja, but was subsequently detained.
“We received a distress call that she honoured police invitation since 12pm on Monday, April 20, 2026, but she was detained afterwards,” Effiong said.
He added that he, alongside others, went to the police facility overnight to demand her release.
Effiong said the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, intervened in the matter and directed officers to ensure her release.
“Following the intervention of the IGP, she has been released at about 12:30am today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We will be back by daybreak,” he said.
He further noted that Dooshima was brought out from the cell in the early hours of Tuesday after hours of detention.
Concerns were also raised about her health, with activist Precious Orueche, known as Mama Pee saying she required medication as a hypertensive patient while in custody.
“CEO BON BREAD @bonbreadng USING THE NIGERIA POLICE TO OPPRESS AND DETAIN THE WOMAN
@afroshima
“SINCE 12 NOON AT AIG ZONE 7 ABUJA…ALL WE ARE ASKING NOW IS TO ALLOW US GIVE HER HER DRUGS AS SHE IS HIGHLY HYPERTENSIVE
@PoliceNG, ” Mama Pee
The case stems from a viral TikTok video in which Dooshima questioned the safety of a loaf of bread she claimed remained fresh for nearly two months.
The video triggered widespread reactions online, with users debating food safety standards and corporate accountability.
The bakery brand, Bon Bread, later lodged a complaint, alleging reputational damage.
Reacting earlier, the founder of Bon Bread, Maria Abdulkadir, said the company pursued legal action after attempts to verify the claim failed.
“We believe in freedom of speech and respect everyone’s right to express opinions. However, we stand firmly behind the safety and quality of our product,” she said.
She maintained that the company’s bread is freshly baked and does not last beyond a few days without preservatives.
The detention and release of the TikToker have continued to generate reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning the use of law enforcement in civil disputes and calling for clearer boundaries between consumer expression and corporate protection.
Effiong indicated that legal steps may continue as the matter unfolds.
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