‘Burn rapists’: Simi condemns rape after TikTok user reports assault in Lagos

Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has condemned the rising cases of sexual violence in the country and called for more decisive punishment for perpetrators.

In a post shared on X, Simi expressed anger over the continued reports of rape and abuse, especially against women, saying offenders should be held fully accountable under the law.

Simi wrote: “I’m sickkk of this. STOP RAPING WOMEN. They need to castrate rapists and burn them.

“Almost every woman I know personally has been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. You can’t think it’s okay to shut people up from speaking up about assault because some people lie. If you lie, you should face consequences – but that’s not the conversation I’m having. Nor is it one I’m interested in having.

“How many of your male friends have they lied against? How many of your friends have actually assaulted women as vibes?? Women are terrified to go out. Women in their homes are not safe either. Ask your sisters. Ask your female friends and your girlfriends. Ask your wives. We’re not all crazy. STOP RAPING WOMEN!!”

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The singer’s post followed an online outcry by a TikTok user, identified as Mirabel, who alleged that she was sexually assaulted in her home on February 15.

In a series of videos shared on her social media page, the young woman said the incident had left her traumatised and struggling to sleep since the attack.

She explained that the suspect allegedly gained access to her home under the pretext of knocking at her door before forcing his way inside.

Mirabel further claimed that after the incident, she received a message from an Instagram account bearing the name “Priston”, in which the sender allegedly admitted to the attack and said it was carried out after repeated attempts to start a relationship with her were unsuccessful.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has since commenced an investigation in the incident.

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