Lagos DSVA Appeals for Help to Locate TikToker Who Alleged Apartment Rape
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on the public to assist in locating a TikToker who claims she was raped in her apartment by a stranger.
In a statement posted on its official social media accounts on Tuesday, the agency said it is actively trying to contact the survivor to provide support and verify her location.
“The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has taken note of the multiple tags and public concerns regarding a video circulating on social media, in which a young woman recounted her experience of sexual assault at her residence on TikTok,” the agency stated.
“We are making efforts to reach the survivor to offer immediate assistance and appropriate intervention. Our team has initiated contact through available channels and will continue efforts to establish communication. Anyone with credible information that can help us reach her safely is urged to send a DM to the Agency on any of our official social media platforms.”
DSVA stressed that sexual assault is a crime, and survivors are entitled to protection, care, and justice. The agency also noted that all reports are handled confidentially and with urgency.
The TikToker, identified as Mirabel, said in a video posted on Monday that the alleged assault occurred on Sunday, February 15. She explained that she had consumed alcohol to help her sleep around 6 a.m., and heard knocks at about 9 a.m.
“I thought it was my neighbour… when I opened the door, I was pushed back, hit my head on the fridge, and passed out,” she said. She added that she later regained consciousness and found a man over her.
Mirabel also shared messages allegedly sent by a suspect named “Priston,” who claimed responsibility for the attack and made threats regarding the case.
In a follow-up video on Tuesday, she revealed she attempted to take her life by ingesting a substance but was rescued and taken to a hospital by a friend.
The incident has sparked outrage on X, formerly Twitter, with the hashtag #StopRapingWomen trending as users demand stronger action against sexual assault.
