By Peter Omopo
The (DSVA) has launched efforts to locate a TikTok user who alleged she was raped in her apartment, as outrage over the claim continues to grow on social media under the hashtag #StopRapingWomen.
In a statement issued Tuesday via its official platforms, the agency said it had taken note of multiple public tags and concerns regarding a viral video in which a young woman recounted her alleged sexual assault.
The DSVA stated that it is “actively making efforts to reach the survivor to offer immediate support and appropriate intervention, and ascertain her location.”
The development follows a video posted Monday by the woman, identified as Mirabel (@mirab351 on TikTok), who alleged she was attacked in her apartment on Sunday, February 15.
In her account, she said she had been struggling with insomnia and consumed alcohol around 6 a.m. in a bid to sleep. At about 9 a.m., she heard a knock at her door and assumed it was her neighbour. She claimed that upon opening the door, she was pushed, hit her head on a refrigerator, and lost consciousness.
She further alleged that when she regained consciousness, she found a man assaulting her, with a cloth stuffed in her mouth. According to her, the suspect later fled, and she noticed she was bleeding. She claimed the assailant used a blade to inflict injuries.
Mirabel also shared screenshots of a message request from an individual identified as “Priston,” who allegedly admitted to the assault and made threatening remarks, including claims that the case could be suppressed.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation across social media platforms, with thousands of users calling for justice and stronger protections for women.
In a follow-up video posted Tuesday, Mirabel disclosed that she attempted suicide by ingesting a pesticide but was rushed to hospital after a friend intervened. In the emotional clip, she thanked supporters and said she would respond to messages when she felt better.
Calling for public assistance, the agency urged anyone with credible information that could help locate the survivor safely to contact it through its official social media channels.
Reaffirming the state government’s position, the DSVA stressed that sexual assault is a crime and that every survivor deserves protection, care, support, and justice. It added that all reports are treated with utmost confidentiality and urgency.
The agency also listed several support channels for survivors and concerned members of the public, including dedicated phone lines, a USSD code, WhatsApp contact, and its official reporting platform.
