The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has provided an update on two high-profile gender-based violence (GBV) cases that have attracted widespread public attention across the state.
In a statement issued by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, the Ministry clarified developments surrounding the alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, popularly known as Mirabel, and the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Ifo Local Government Area.
According to the Ministry, investigations by relevant authorities, as well as Mirabel’s own admissions, established that the rape allegation was false and deliberately fabricated.
The statement noted that there was consequently no offender to be apprehended or prosecuted in connection with the claim, and no threat to public safety arising from the narrative initially presented.
The Ministry explained that, following a comprehensive review of the circumstances, it concluded that the interest of justice would be better served through psycho-social rehabilitation rather than prosecution.
Mirabel has since been placed under the care of the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, where she is receiving rehabilitative support.
“The Ministry of Justice has been receiving periodic reports on her progress, and the feedback indicates that she has responded positively to rehabilitation. She is currently preparing for examinations as part of efforts to further her academic pursuits,” the statement said.
On the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in the Ibogun area of the state, the Ministry disclosed that significant progress had been made in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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