The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reacted to a viral video in which singer and rapper Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, allegedly admitted to having a sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Speed Darlington caused a buzz on social media after he appeared to confess to engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
The controversial rapper, who made headlines for throwing subtle shades at Burna Boy, in the Igbo language, narrated what transpired between him and the minor at an unnamed hotel.
Speed Darlington claimed that the minor was left bleeding after the sexual encounter, and he had to pay hotel staff N2,000 to have the sheets changed.
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The rapper’s revelation triggered backlash online, with many netizens demanding that he be arrested and detained.
Following the outrage, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, has responded to the viral video clip.
The Lagos DSVA disclosed it has escalated the issue to the federal level through the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
“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.”
“In view of the above, and in line with our commitment to justice, we have escalated the situation to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,” the Lagos DSVA wrote on X.”
NAPTIP also showed support for Lagos DSVA following the update.
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Reactions trail Speed Darlington’s viral video
OSG captured some of the reactions that trailed the video. Read the comments below:
BelaDorcas:
“They need to have him arrested!”
@Kingdou_05:
“Una just dey sing with emotions, if the girl don’t show up there’s no case, he can claim he’s just making it up for clout, so y’all should put this energy in finding the girl in question.”
@Inno4Chi:
“Arrest him first. To secure a conviction, you’ll need to identify the girl. Without a named victim, he cannot be convicted. How do we know her? 1. Question (interrogate) speed further 2. Get details of the hotel. 3. Ask for CCTV footage or her name if on their record.”
@nellycentz:
“He should be arrested and investigated, maybe it’s s slip of the tongue, but if it’s for real, he should do his time in jail.”
@TygaofLagos:
“Take this matter up, Akpi must be arrested, a pedophile shouldn’t be walking freely in our society.”
@Giftyfirst:
“You people are been driven by emotions or what?”
@ene100:
“This is disgusting.”
@PeoplesPresid0:
“Arrest Speed Darlington now.”
@jaybucci:
“If you slept with a 15-year-old girl… Bro, I’m unfollowing you … U ain’t a celebrity but a Paedophile… I don’t know what they celebrate about u…
Wrong is wrong.”
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