TikToker Nsikak Abigail, widely known as Mirabel, has resurfaced on social media months after the Ogun State Government took her into custody and enrolled her in a rehabilitation programme following a rape allegation that authorities later determined to be false. The influencer returned on Saturday with four TikTok posts, marking her first online activity since February when her claim of being assaulted by a neighbour on February 15 sparked widespread outrage.
In the new videos, Mirabel struck a defiant and vulnerable tone. “I survived, so I’m awaiting your hate comments,” she wrote in one post. Another read, “Out of therapy but not healed.” A third took aim at the system that intervened: “Made peace with my mental Health since rehab couldn’t help. Hi y’all.” A fourth, incomplete in its published form, stated, “We all make mistakes, but not a bisexual.”
The controversy began when Mirabel reported herself at the Ogijo Police Station in Sagamu, alleging she had been raped after opening her door to a person she described as a neighbour. The videos detailing her claim went viral, prompting an outpouring of public sympathy and financial donations. However, police investigations uncovered no evidence to support the allegation. In June, the Ogun State Ministry of Justice issued a statement signed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, confirming that investigations by relevant authorities, including admissions reportedly made by Mirabel, established the allegation was false and deliberately fabricated. Because no offence had been committed, the ministry said there was no suspect to arrest or prosecute and no threat to public safety. The government opted against criminal proceedings, instead placing Mirabel under the care of the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for rehabilitative support.
Now back online, Mirabel has acknowledged she continues to battle mental health issues. Her return has triggered a fresh wave of debate. Some social media users have demanded refunds of money donated during the initial outcry, while others argue she deserves a second chance. A significant portion of commentators insist she must be held accountable for diverting public resources and potentially harming the credibility of genuine rape victims. The case underscores the challenges of navigating false allegations in an era of instant digital mobilisation, where public sentiment can outpace due process. Authorities have not signaled any further legal action, leaving the focus on the broader conversation about accountability, mental health, and the responsibilities of online platforms.
