The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has officially transferred the case of the viral TikToker, Mirabel, to the Ogun State Police Command, citing jurisdictional review, which confirms that the alleged rape incident took place in the state.
In a Wednesday statement shared on the agency’s official X handle cited by TVC News, LSDVA assured the public that the incident, which occurred in February, will continue with full vigour despite the change in command
The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, also announced that the case has been transferred to the Ogun command, citing jurisdiction reasons.
She said, “I have been able to reach someone who is currently with her. The location falls within Ogun State; therefore, the Ogun State Command will take over the matter accordingly, @BBabaseyi over to you pls.
According to the statement, the Lagos DSVA stated that it established communication channel with the Victim’s friends who disclosed that she has been discharged from the hospital.
The statement reads, “The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency wishes to provide an update regarding the viral video of the alleged sexual assault shared on social media by a young woman named Mirabel.
“Following our earlier statement and the widespread public response, we successfully established communication with a close friend of the survivor who confirmed that she had been discharged from the hospital. We sincerely appreciate members of the public who provided helpful information via our direct messages, as well as everyone who tagged the Agency to ensure swift intervention.”
The statement added, “We have since confirmed that the incident occurred in Ogun State and is therefore outside the jurisdiction of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. In the spirit of inter agency collaboration and survivor protection, all relevant information at our disposal has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities in Ogun State.
We understand that the Ogun State Police Command @OgunPoliceNG is currently handling the matter, and we trust that the survivor will fully cooperate with the appropriate authorities to enable a thorough investigation and due process.”
