Eric Patrick
Nigerian controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington Akpi, is in serious trouble as the Lagos State government said it has officially informed the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) about serious allegations involving the singer.
Speed Darlington is accused of allegedly raping a minor in a hotel.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
The government’s decision follows the circulation of a viral video in which Darlington appears to confess to the crime during an Instagram Live session.
In the clip, the musician appeared to admit to having sexual relations with an underage girl, sparking widespread outrage.
While condemning the alleged crime, the DSVA clarified that its jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State and noted that the entertainer did not specify where the incident occurred.
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“The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is aware of the disturbing video currently circulating online, in which a popular entertainer allegedly admits to engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor,” the statement read.
“While the individual in question did not specify the location of the incident during the Instagram Live session, we must clarify that the DSVA’s jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State.”
The agency further disclosed that it has referred the case to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to conduct a thorough investigation and pursue potential legal action.
The statement emphasised the Lagos State government’s firm zero-tolerance policy toward sexual and gender-based violence, calling on individuals with valuable information to step forward.
“We appreciate the vigilance of citizens who brought this to our attention and urge the public to continue reporting such cases through the appropriate legal channels,” the agency added.