NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted for Alleged Rape, Cyberstalking, Cyberbullying
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
The agency made the announcement via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday afternoon, calling on anyone with credible information on Okoye’s whereabouts to contact them immediately.
The notice comes a month after Okoye failed to honour the agency’s invitation for questioning over his claim of having sex with a 15-year-old girl during a live Instagram video.
The video, which sparked widespread outrage on Children’s Day, led to NAPTIP summoning Okoye for questioning.
According to NAPTIP, Okoye was invited to appear at the agency’s Abuja head office on May 30, 2025, but failed to show up. The agency received an official response from Okoye, who claimed he could not visit and suggested rescheduling for June 26.
However, NAPTIP replied that the issue was of urgent national importance and required an urgent response.
The agency gave Okoye till June 2, 2025, to appear in person for questioning, but he failed to comply.
The agency’s Director of Information and Communications Technology & Coordinator, Cybercrime Response Team, Hakeem Lawal, stated that Okoye’s cooperation was critical in the matter, but the singer’s failure to appear has led to the issuance of a warrant for his arrest.
NAPTIP is urging anyone with information on Okoye’s whereabouts to contact them on 07030000203 or via email at info@naptip.gov.ng.
The case has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for Okoye to be held accountable for his actions. Women’s rights groups and child protection advocates have condemned the singer’s statement, accusing him of confessing to statutory rape.
The development is a significant step in the agency’s efforts to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals, particularly children and women, from exploitation and abuse.
