NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted Over Alleged Rape and Cybercrimes
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has officially declared controversial Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted over serious allegations including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The announcement was made Friday afternoon via NAPTIP’s verified Instagram account, where the agency urged members of the public with credible information regarding Okoye’s whereabouts to come forward.
Timeline of Events
The declaration follows Speed Darlington’s failure to honour multiple summons by the agency after a viral Instagram live session surfaced, in which he claimed to have had sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. The broadcast, which took place on Children’s Day (May 27, 2025), provoked widespread outrage and calls for immediate legal action.
According to NAPTIP:
Okoye was first summoned to appear at the agency’s Abuja headquarters on May 30, 2025.
He initially responded, requesting a reschedule to June 26, citing prior commitments.
However, he failed to show up on both scheduled dates.
Despite a final warning and a last opportunity given to appear by June 2, the singer remained uncooperative. NAPTIP then declared him wanted, citing the national importance of the matter and his continued defiance.
Public Appeal
The agency is now calling on members of the public to assist in locating the entertainer, who has become increasingly evasive since the allegations surfaced. In its official statement, NAPTIP stressed that justice must be served and that no individual is above the law, regardless of their social or celebrity status.
Ongoing Investigation
As of now, it remains unclear whether an arrest warrant has been formally issued, or whether Speed Darlington is currently within Nigeria or abroad. NAPTIP has, however, confirmed that the investigation remains active, and law enforcement agencies have been notified accordingly.