RAPE CASE: POLICE RELEASE MIRABEL TO OGUN WOMEN AFFAIRS, INVESTIGATION ONGOING

By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Ogun State Police Command has released TikTok influencer Abigeal Nsikak, popularly known as Mirabel, to the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development after she voluntarily presented herself at a police station in connection with her widely publicised rape allegation.
In a statement shared via X on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that Mirabel visited the station willingly.
He added that she underwent a thorough medical examination and has been fully cooperating with investigators.
“In consideration of her welfare and support needs, she has been released to the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development,” DSP Babaseyi stated.
“The Ministry has assumed responsibility for her care and has assured the Command that she will be made available whenever needed as the investigation continues,” the statement said.
The police command stressed that the case is being handled with the utmost professionalism, sensitivity, and thoroughness.
It also urged the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigation to proceed without interference, promising to provide updates as new developments arise.
The case first gained national attention in mid-February when TikTok influencer Mirabel posted emotional videos describing an alleged home invasion and sexual assault at her Ogijo residence in Ogun State.
The posts sparked widespread public outrage, with celebrities weighing in on the broader issue of sexual assault and donations being made in support.
However, the claim soon faced intense online scrutiny over alleged inconsistencies, including missing phone records and no physical evidence of a forced break-in at the property.
In a subsequent conversation with activist VeryDarkMan, Mirabel reportedly stated that she might not have been raped, prompting some calls for legal action over an alleged false claim.
No arrests have been made in connection with the alleged incident, and the investigation continues without prejudice to the final outcome.
The Ogun State Police reiterated their commitment to treating all reports of sexual violence seriously while ensuring fairness and upholding the rule of law.
