Prosper Okoye
The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has appealed to the public to help locate a young woman who said she was raped in her apartment by a stranger.
The agency made the appeal on Tuesday through its official social media accounts, confirming it was actively trying to reach the survivor to provide support.
The case has sparked widespread attention online, with the hashtag #StopRapingWomen trending across platforms as thousands call for urgent action against sexual violence and greater protection for survivors.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe survivor, identified as Mirabel (@mirab351 on TikTok), posted a video on Monday describing the alleged assault, which she said took place on Sunday, 15 February. In her account, she said she had been resting in her apartment when a man forced his way in, attacking her with a blade before leaving.
In a follow-up video on Tuesday, Mirabel described her distress following the incident, saying she had attempted to harm herself but was rushed to hospital by a friend. “I am too tired, I can’t respond to the message. I will respond when I get better, thank you,” she said.
The DSVA said it had “taken note of the multiple tags and public concerns regarding a video currently circulating on social media” and urged anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the agency through its official channels.
The agency emphasised its commitment to protecting survivors, stating: “Sexual assault is a crime, and every survivor deserves protection, care, support and justice. Reports are treated with utmost confidentiality and urgency.”
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For those seeking assistance or wishing to report cases, DSVA provided multiple contact channels, including phone numbers 0813-796-0048 and 0-8000-333-333, USSD *6820# (MTN), WhatsApp 0812-893-7058, and its official website at ekoselfreport.ng.
The incident comes just days after another TikTok user, Fems (@femsbaby_x), reported being raped alongside a friend following a modelling shoot. Fems later received legal guidance and support.
A spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the posts had been forwarded to the Command’s Gender Unit and said police were attempting to reach Mirabel through her TikTok account to begin a formal investigation.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
