Nigerian social media influencer and content creator Papaya Ex, whose real name is Abike Raheem, has accused a police officer of assaulting her during a late-night incident in the Ajah area of Lagos.
The influencer shared the allegation during an emotional live session on TikTok on Friday, claiming that the encounter occurred while she was on her way home from a filming location.
According to her account, what initially appeared to be a routine and cordial interaction with the officer at a stop escalated into a confrontation.
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Papaya Ex alleged that the officer physically assaulted her by striking her in the face with a gun, attacking her driver and engaging in inappropriate conduct.
She further claimed that the officer slapped her, touched her buttocks and breasts, and forcefully seized her mobile phone during the incident. Although the alleged assault was not recorded, she attributed the absence of footage to network difficulties at the time.
During the live broadcast, the influencer showed what appeared to be visible injuries, including a mark on her face.
Videos circulating on social media also captured a tense verbal exchange, in which an officer could be heard speaking as both sides argued. However, the authenticity of the claims and the complete circumstances surrounding the incident had not been independently confirmed at the time of reporting.
Visibly shaken in the videos, Papaya Ex stated that police harassment was a frequent problem in the Ajah area and described it as a recurring experience for many residents.
The allegations have since sparked widespread online reaction, with numerous social media users calling for a thorough investigation. As of the time of filing this report, no official response had been issued by the police authorities in Lagos.
