NAPTIP Declares Singer Speed Darlington Wanted For Alleged Rape, Cybercrime Offences

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared Nigerian musician, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

According to NAPTIP, Speed Darlington’s alleged actions are in connection with a viral Instagram video where he allegedly confessed to having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl and claimed he gave her ₦2000 afterward.

The agency’s Director-General, Binta Bello, said she is closely monitoring the situation and views it as highly serious, especially considering the rights of the minor involved.

NAPTIP’s investigation into Speed Darlington’s alleged misconduct began after the agency received reports of his confession.

The agency emphasised that if the allegations are substantiated, they would constitute offenses under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.

In flyers declaring wanted the agency urged anyone with credible information on Speed Darlington’s whereabouts to contact them immediately.

“The public is hereby notified that the individual whose photograph appears above is wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in connection with alleged offences of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

“Anyone with credible information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Agency.”