BREAKING: Ogun Police Arrest TikToker Mirabel Over Fake Rape Allegation

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian TikTok influencer Mirabel over her false rape allegations.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police spokesperson, stated on Friday that Mirabel is now in custody as investigations continue. He added that the next steps will depend on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.

“We have her in our custody. Investigations will determine the next course of action,” Babaseyi told Peoples Gazette.

The controversy began when Mirabel, who uses the TikTok handle @mirab351, shared videos claiming she was sexually assaulted in her Ogijo apartment. She alleged that the assailant restrained her and boasted that his family connections would prevent him from facing justice.

Her posts quickly went viral, trending under hashtags such as #StopRapingWomen, and sparked widespread calls for urgent police intervention.

Initially, police clarified that Mirabel was not under arrest but was being treated as a complainant after reporting the alleged assault. The Ogun State Commissioner of Police instructed officers at the Ibafo Division to engage with her following the surge in public attention.

Mirabel subsequently visited a police station to give an initial statement, underwent a medical examination, and the case was transferred to the Ogijo Police Station. She also received medical care to address her emotional and physical condition during the investigation.

The police emphasized their commitment to due process, warning that anyone found guilty of sexual assault would be prosecuted, while also reminding the public that providing false information to law enforcement constitutes a criminal offense under Nigerian law.

The case took a dramatic turn when Mirabel later admitted in a viral audio recording that portions of her story were fabricated and issued a public apology.