Viral videos showing police officers at the workplace of a niqab-wearing printer in Lagos State have sparked online outrage and debate, particularly among Muslims and other social media users, though there is no confirmation that she was arrested.

The woman, a Muslim entrepreneur who owns a printing press, and identifies herself simply as Adeola with the username #niqabprintertondoyati has in recent weeks drawn attention for posting what critics describe as unconventional content on social media.

Adeola also known as #niqabprintertondoyati in a TikTok video post in front of an undisclosed police station

PUNCH Online reports on Thursday that some of the posts have attracted backlash from fellow Muslims, with few self acclaimed clerics and other commentators accusing her of misrepresenting religious values, while others defend her right to free expression.

Adeola who had in a post shared her traumatic experiences, though unconfirmed, said that she left “a 12 years peaceful marriage and has been using niqab for also 12 years,” saying that it was until this year 2025 that ” my frontal lobe developed and became too aware of myself.”

Though unclear what that meant, she had also stated that she was “born a Christian and converted to Islam.”

She wrote, “… I cried and became so lonely because no one really understood reasons for leaving a good woman. Not even my parents. I deleted and blocked 90% of contact list because I grew tired of explaining to people who wouldn’t understand my choices.

“My Imaan (faith) dropped drastically and I struggled with my solat (prayers). I registered in a gym and now only wear niqab to work.

“I become addicted to my phone and music and I still struggle with my deen (religion).”

The controversial niqabi content creator however ended the post she made five days ago with a prayer in Arabic saying “Ya Muqallibal quloobi, thabbit qalbi ‘ala deenik,” translated into English by our correspondent as: “O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.”

The controversy intensified after videos surfaced online showing police officers inside her shop and another clip showing her outside a police station.

The videos triggered widespread speculation that she had been arrested or detained.

However, none of her posts explicitly stated that she was arrested, and the circumstances surrounding the police presence remain unclear.

Most of her recent content drawing criticism revolves around adultery, prostitution, vulgarity, sexual themes, and private parts—topics that many commenters say are unexpected from a chaste Muslim woman, particularly one wearing a niqab.

Some have called for her arrest, accusing her of intentionally undermining Islamic values because of her dress.

However, videos showing police at her workplace and the woman outside an unnamed police station have fueled calls for clarity and underscored the importance of protecting her fundamental right to free expression.

Several social media users and content creators have since weighed in, with some openly criticising her videos and appearance, while others condemned what they described as bullying and harassment targeted at her over her choice of content and dress. Others suggested she might be depressed or traumatised and need help.

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the printer directly for her account of events are ongoing.

Messages sent to her social media inbox have yet to receive a response.

There has also been no official statement from any police unit clarifying their involvement or the reason for their presence at her shop or the police station.

Observers reacting to the post say the incident highlights growing tensions around social media expression, religious identity and online shaming, especially when viral content fuels speculation without verified facts.

Other aggregated opinions state that her content might be scripted noting that, “cruising or seeking to trend is a new magic on social media as many tend to do a lot or go extreme to get noticed.” (PUNCH)

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