The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly invited a TikTok content creator identified as “Love” for questioning over allegations of cyberstalking, fraud and mischief following a viral video on the shelf life of a loaf of bread.
The development was disclosed by social media influencer, Lucky Udu, who shared details of the invitation via a video posted on Instagram on Sunday. He also posted a screenshot of a direct message purportedly sent to him by the content creator.
Udu said the TikToker contacted him after receiving the police invitation, noting that the issue had generated widespread public interest.
He said, “The lady in the bread video I shared reached out to me that she has been invited to the Nigeria Police Force headquarters over allegations of cyberstalking and related offences.”
According to him, he advised the content creator to keep him updated as Nigerians continue to monitor the situation.
In the message shared online, the TikToker, who operates with the handle @lovedooshimaa, confirmed that she had been asked to report at the Force Headquarters.
She wrote, “Good evening. I saw the video you made and the attention it brought. At the moment, I have been invited to the police headquarters for questioning over allegations including cyberstalking, fraud and mischief.”
The controversy began after the creator posted a video alleging that a loaf of bread she purchased remained fresh for about two months. The claim quickly went viral, sparking debates on social media over food safety and product standards.
Reacting to the development, the manufacturer of the product, Bon Bread, said the allegation had negatively affected its brand image and that efforts were made to reach the content creator for clarification.
The founder of the company, Maria Abdulkadir, said the firm initially sought to verify the claim, particularly how the bread could last for such an extended period.
“I contacted her to understand where the bread was purchased and how it could remain fresh for two months as claimed,” she said.
She added that attempts to engage the creator were unsuccessful, while reactions from social media users further associated the claim with the company.
Abdulkadir noted that the company resorted to legal steps to safeguard its reputation, maintaining that its products are freshly baked and do not last beyond a few days without preservatives.
“We respect the right to free expression, but we stand by the safety and quality of our products,” she stated.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force had yet to issue an official statement confirming the invitation.
