Tension Rises: Mirabel’s Lawyer Urges Patience While Police Investigate Assault Claim

The legal counsel for Mirabel, the TikTok influencer at the centre of a widely discussed sexual assault allegation, has appealed to the public to remain calm and allow the police investigation to proceed.

Taofeek Akinbo, speaking via a series of posts on on Friday, formally confirmed his role in the matter amid growing online speculation. He assured that the case is being handled professionally and in strict accordance with due process.

“Please be assured that this matter is being addressed with the utmost diligence, professionalism, and respect for due process,” Akinbo wrote. He urged the public to refrain from speculation while the authorities conclude their investigation.

“We kindly ask the public to exercise patience as we await the outcome of the ongoing inquiry by the Nigeria Police Force, specifically the Gender and Rape Allied Matters Unit, Zone 2 Area Command, Abeokuta, Ogun State,” he added.

Akinbo also praised the police for their handling of the case.

“We acknowledge and commend the Nigeria Police Force for conducting a thorough and orderly investigation. Further updates will be communicated as appropriate upon the conclusion of the investigative process. Thank you for your understanding,” he said.

In his social media posts, Akinbo tagged the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, and social media commentator VeryDarkMan, who reportedly received a partial confession from Mirabel that aspects of her initial story were inaccurate.

The statement comes amid heightened public interest in the case, which has sparked intense debate across social media platforms.

Speaking to News Central Television, Babaseyi explained the circumstances surrounding Mirabel’s interaction with police officers. She said the influencer voluntarily presented herself at the Ibafo Police Division but initially struggled to provide a coherent account, prompting immediate medical attention.

“The DPO was trying to debrief her to get facts of the case, but we found that she wasn’t fully coherent at that point, so he promptly took her to a state hospital for medical attention,” Babaseyi said.

She emphasized that the police acted in good faith based on Mirabel’s viral TikTok posts alleging sexual assault.

“From her posts, we presumed she was a victim of sexual assault. The DPO acted professionally and ensured she received medical care. She was admitted to the ICU,” Babaseyi added.

The police spokesperson clarified that Mirabel was never arrested and that her welfare remained a priority.

“She has since been discharged from the hospital and is now with us so we can continue the investigation to determine the validity of her allegations,” Babaseyi said.

The controversy began after Mirabel, known on TikTok as @mirab351, shared a distressing video alleging sexual assault in her apartment, sparking public outrage and demands for justice.

While initial reports suggested the incident occurred in Lagos State, preliminary checks indicated it took place in Ogijo, Ogun State, placing it under the jurisdiction of the Ogun State Police Command.

Amid conflicting narratives circulating online, the police reiterated that Mirabel voluntarily reported the matter and is receiving appropriate care while the investigation continues.