Ogun Justice Ministry Clarifies Mirabel Allegation and Announces Arrest of Suspected Gang‑Rape Ringleader

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The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has released an update on two high‑profile gender‑based violence cases that have drawn widespread public attention across the state.

In a statement from Attorney‑General and Commissioner for Justice Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, the Ministry clarified developments concerning the alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, known as Mirabel, and the gang rape of a 15‑year‑old girl in Ifo Local Government Area.

The Ministry said that investigations by relevant authorities, together with Mirabel’s own admissions, determined the rape allegation to be false and deliberately fabricated.

The statement added that no offender could be apprehended or prosecuted in connection with the claim, and that the narrative posed no threat to public safety.

After a comprehensive review, the Ministry concluded that 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 receives 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.

Regarding the gang rape of a 15‑year‑old girl in the Ibogun area, the Ministry said significant progress had been made in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The Ministry recalled that four men allegedly took turns assaulting the teenager. One suspect, Segun Samuel, was arrested shortly after the incident, while the others fled.

The Ministry revealed that sustained collaboration between the Ogun State Ministry of Justice and the Ogun State Police Command had led to the arrest of the alleged ringleader of the attack, Qudus Abiola Yekini.

While two other suspects remain at large, the Ministry described the arrest as a major breakthrough and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that all those involved are apprehended and prosecuted.

The Ministry commended the Ogun State Police Command for its efforts in securing the arrest, particularly the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni; Deputy Commissioners of Police, DCP Bolanle Murtala and DCP Gbenga Adeoye; Area Commander, Ifo, ACP Seyi Olugboji Williams; DPO Ifo, CSP Olabisi Kamorudeen; DPO Ibogun, CSP Sasa Adeniyi; and the Officer‑in‑Charge of Gender Affairs, SP Bunmi Asogbon.

According to the statement, the arrest underscores the Ogun State Government’s zero‑tolerance stance on gender‑based violence and should reassure the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.