The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has invited singer Speed Darlington over his admission of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
Darlington sparked outrage on social media after footage of him confessing to
having sexual intercourse with the minor surfaced on Tuesday.
The backlash prompted responses from authorities, with the
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) stepping in to address
the issue.
However, the DSVA clarified that while the incident’s exact
location remained unclear, its jurisdiction is limited to Lagos. As a result,
the agency escalated the matter to
NAPTIP for further investigation.
In a post via X on Thursday, NAPTIP
said Darlington is to appear at its headquarters on Friday for questioning over
the videos of alleged sexual assault on the minor.
“Additional archived videos, now in circulation, similarly
contain admissions and degrading commentary concerning minors,” it reads.
“These actions, if substantiated, constitute offences under
the trafficking in Persons(Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act
(TIPPEA) 2015, and Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
“You are hereby invited to appear in person for an interview
as regards the alleged actions on Friday 30 May, 2025 by 9a.m at the NAPTIP
Headquarters.”
The agency added that the singer’s failure to honour the
invitation may result in further legal action.
Following the intense backlash, Darlington backtracked on his earlier confession, claiming
it was entirely fictional.
Asserting his role as a content creator, he defended his right to craft provocative narratives for engagement.
The singer also refused to provide further clarification,
insisting his statements were purely for entertainment purposes.
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