Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has transferred Mirabel’s (@mirab351) rape case to Ogun State authorities, citing the incident occurred outside their jurisdiction.
The agency announced on Wednesday that they’d contacted a close friend of Mirabel’s, confirming she’s been discharged from the hospital.
The case sparked outrage online, trending under #StopRapingWomen on X (formerly Twitter), with thousands calling for action against sexual assault and more support for survivors.
“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 agency said.
The alleged assault happened on Sunday, February 15, with Mirabel posting about it on Monday; however, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency clarified that since the incident occurred in Ogun State, it’s outside their jurisdiction.
“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 interagency collaboration and survivor protection, all relevant information at our disposal has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities in Ogun State.”
The agency expressed confidence that the Ogun State Police Command is handling the matter and that the survivor would cooperate with authorities for a thorough investigation.
“We understand that the Ogun State Police Command 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,” the statement said.
DSVA also reiterated its commitment to support survivors and maintain accessible channels for reporting sexual violence.
The agency provided multiple contacts for assistance, including a direct line (0813-796-0048), toll-free number (0-8000-333-333), MTN USSD code (*6820#), and WhatsApp AI Chatbox (0812-893-7058).
