The Digest:
A Lagos-based content creator and thrift vendor known as Fems Thrift has alleged that she and a friend were sexually assaulted after being lured to a fake modelling job in Ajao Estate, Lagos State. In a viral TikTok video, she recounted being contacted on Instagram on February 1 by a man claiming to be a UK-based fashion entrepreneur offering N140,000 for a brand promotion shoot. Upon arrival at the apartment on February 8, the location was empty. The suspect allegedly instructed her to shower, then locked the door, seized their phones, and forced compliance under threat. He reportedly transferred private files from their devices and threatened to release the materials online if they spoke out. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed no formal complaint had been filed as of February 11, adding that efforts are ongoing to reach the complainant.
Key Points:
- The incident highlights the vulnerability of young female content creators to online predators exploiting social media platforms for recruitment.
- It exposes gaps in safety protocols for influencers and models engaging with unverified brand representatives.
- The survivors bear severe physical and psychological trauma, while the alleged perpetrator remains unidentified by authorities.
- The case underscores the weaponization of intimate content as a tool for silencing victims and preventing reporting.
- The delay in formal complaint filing may hinder immediate investigation and evidence preservation.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Lagos State Police Command, Fems Thrift/TikTok
