Lagos Domestic Violence Agency Refers Speed Darlington To NAPTIP Over Allegations Of His Raping A Minor

Speed Darlington

By Bukola Kayode

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reacted to a viral video of popular entertainer, Speed Darlington, boasting of engaging in sexual activity with a minor.

Darlignton who was once arrested for making defamatory comments against Grammy winner, Burna Bopy, boasted of his raping a minor during an Instagram Live session.

His confession of raping a minor and having stained bedsheets removed by hotel cleaners caused a stir online, with many Netizens asking for his arrest and prosecution. Some have tagged the Lagos Police Command demanding for immediate action.

While Speedy also known as Akpi did not reveal the location of the alleged incident, the DSVA stated that its jurisdiction is limited strictly to matters occurring within Lagos State.

In response to the seriousness of the claim, the agency said it had referred the matter to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the federal authority responsible for addressing such offences.

“This matter has been escalated to NAPTIP in line with our commitment to justice,” the DSVA said in a statement. “The Lagos State Government maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and remains steadfast in advocating for the protection of every Nigerian child.”

Authorities are now encouraging anyone with relevant information that could assist ongoing investigations to come forward. Members of the public can contact the DSVA via its toll-free helpline 08000-333-333 or through its official social media platforms. Alternatively, NAPTIP may be reached directly via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 07030000203.

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The agency also acknowledged the role of vigilant citizens in flagging the video, urging the public to continue reporting such cases through appropriate legal channels.

Speed Darlington, known for his incendiary comments on social media bowed to pressure to apologise in a video. He also claimed that his boast of raping a minor was made for him to trend and to make show promoters book him for shows.

He also claimed that his music and persona are strictly sexual and X-rated music and online discussions are his niche.

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