NAPTIP Probes Speed Darlington Over Alleged S@xual Encounter with Minor The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) launched an investigation into Nigerian singer Speed Darlington on May 28, 2025, after he claimed in a viral Instagram Live video on May 27 to have had a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. The video, narrated in Igbo, detailed a hotel incident involving bloodied sheets and a payment to staff, intensifying backlash from the public. Darlington retracted his statement the following day, calling it a fabricated publicity stunt to promote his new song, saying, “I am an artiste. I need controversy to eat.” The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) referred the case to NAPTIP due to jurisdictional issues, as the alleged incident’s location was unspecified. NAPTIP’s Cybercrime Response Team is analyzing the videos, reaffirming its commitment to child safety and urging public assistance in the ongoing investigation. #softnigeria