Nigerian social media influencer and creator, Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has alleged that a police officer assaulted her during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State.
Papaya Ex made the claim during an emotional TikTok live session on Friday, accusing the officer of physical violence and inappropriate conduct while she was returning home from a shoot.
According to the influencer, what began as a seemingly friendly exchange with the officer during a stop quickly degenerated into a confrontation.
She alleged that the officer struck her in the face with a gun, assaulted her driver, and touched her inappropriately.
Although the alleged assault was not captured on video, Papaya Ex attributed this to network issues.
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However, she displayed what appeared to be visible injuries during the live broadcast, including a wound mark on her face.
She further claimed that the officer slapped her, hit her buttocks and breasts, and forcibly collected her mobile phone during the altercation.
In videos circulating online, an officer could be heard speaking during a heated exchange, as both parties argued.
The authenticity of the claims and the full context of the incident could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.
Papaya Ex, who appeared visibly distressed in the videos, alleged that harassment by police officers was common in the Ajah area, describing it as a recurring experience for residents.
She stated that she was returning from a movie set when the incident occurred.
The videos have since sparked reactions on social media, with several users expressing concern over the allegations and calling for an investigation into the incident.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from the Lagos State Police Command regarding the claims.
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