Popular Nigerian TikTok personality Mirabel has been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command as investigators probe claims that she may have fabricated a rape allegation that recently went viral online.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed on Friday that the influencer is currently being held for questioning while authorities work to establish the facts surrounding her report.
“She is with us now and investigation is ongoing,” Babaseyi said, adding that the outcome of the case would depend entirely on the evidence gathered. When asked whether she could face charges for making a false report, he declined to speculate, stating, “The facts will tell at the conclusion of our investigation.”
How the Case Unfolded
Mirabel, known on TikTok as @mirab351, had earlier posted a series of emotional videos alleging that an unidentified man broke into her home on February 15 and sexually assaulted her. In the footage, she claimed the attacker boasted of powerful family connections that would shield him from prosecution.
Her claims triggered widespread outrage across Nigerian social media, with many demanding swift action against the alleged perpetrator.
Following the viral posts, the Commissioner of Police directed the Ibafo Division to locate her. At the initial stage, she was treated as a complainant and provided with medical and psychological support due to her visible distress. She was later transferred to the Ogijo Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the area where the incident reportedly occurred.
Investigation Ongoing
However, as inquiries progressed, investigators reportedly began examining inconsistencies in her account, prompting her current detention.
Police authorities have reiterated that while they are committed to supporting genuine survivors of sexual violence, the law also addresses cases of false reporting.
“In general, if she’s telling the truth, the perpetrator will be arrested and charged to court appropriately,” Babaseyi previously stated. “If it is otherwise, the law goes against giving false information, and that can make anyone who gives false information culpable.”
The case remains under investigation, and no formal charges have yet been announced.
