Lagos State Government Responds to Speed Darlington's Admission of Intimate Relations with a 15-Year-Old Girl
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has initiated an investigation into allegations made by Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, who confessed in a viral video to defiling a 15-year-old girl.
According to our reporting, the artist shared the incident in an Instagram live session in Igbo language, failing to disclose the hotel or location where it occurred. Speed Darlington described the girl as left bleeding post-encounter, and claimed to have paid hotel staff ₦2,000 to change the sheets.
The disclosure sparked public outrage on social media, prompting calls for Speed Darlington's arrest and detention. In response, the Lagos DSVA acknowledged the circulating video and stated that they would collaborate with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to address the matter.
In a post, the DSVA clarified their jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State and promised to escalate the issue to NAPTIP, in accordance with their commitment to justice. As the investigation progresses, updates are expected to be released through official statements from both agencies and major Nigerian news platforms.
For those looking to monitor the investigation, official websites (such as those of NAPTIP and Lagos DSVA) and social media channels, including the official accounts of NAPTIP Nigeria, Lagos DSVA, major news outlets, and influential journalists, are ideal sources of information.
Update: Speed Darlington has since issued an apology for his controversial remarks in the viral video, stating they were part of a promotional stunt. It remains to be seen whether further action will be taken by authorities in light of this development.
- Amidst the general-news sweeping Nigeria, Nigerian singer Speed Darlington is at the center of a controversy involving an election-unrelated scandal, as he admitted to defiling a minor in Lagos.
- The APC government in Lagos, led by former governor Bola Tinubu, has come under scrutiny due to the lackadaisical approach to handling alleged crimes committed by entertainers within their jurisdiction.
- It is essential for celebrities and members of the entertainment industry in Nigeria to uphold moral standards and be held accountable for their actions, like any other citizen, as the country moves towards a more just society.
- As the investigation into Speed Darlington's case proceeds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting crime and sexual violence in Nigeria, especially within the entertainment scene, for a safer and more proactive society.
- In the wake of this unfolding event in Naija's entertainment world, there is growing concern over the potential collusion between celebrities, crime, and injustice, highlighting the need for increased scrutiny and transparency in the industry.
