Breaking: NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted, Reason, Other Details Emerge

• Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has been declared wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
• The agency made this known on Friday in a statement shared on its website alongside the musician's photo and other relevant details
• NAPTIP stated Speed Darlington's crime and this has gotten many talking on the social media platform X

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On Friday, June 27, 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.

NAPTIP made this known via a terse statement shared on its website on X @naptipnigeria on Friday afternoon.

The statement read:

“WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact NAPTIP immediately. Call: 07030000203, info@naptip.gov.ng.”

Why Speed Darlington was accused of rape

In a video making the rounds online, Speed Darlington, on May 27, 2025, allegedly admitted to sleeping with a 15-year-old in a hotel room, with claims that "she messed up the sheets."

He later made another video to apologise, claiming it was all just a joke and that he was merely promoting his music and seeking attention through controversy.

Reactions as Speed Darlington is declared wanted

As usual, Nigerians took to the comment section of NAPTIP's page on X and shared their opinion regarding Speed Darlington's fresh case. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions below;

@AfamDeluxo tweeted:

"They added irregular speedometer to his aliases."

@AlphaYommex

"Isn’t this many weeks long? You should have swooped in earlier."

@Inc051 tweeted:

"I thought this had been settled."

@Nnewi300

"He should submit himself to the authorities.

"E no suppose hard.

"Go with your lawyer."

@Khemybro tweeted:

"No bounty? Una dey ment."

@_ezeamakaa tweeted:

"Baba no wan go jail the second time, e don run."

@Iamchaaarrrlie tweeted:

"Before the year runs out all security agencies must have wanted speed Darlington."

@skypower_07 tweeted:

"It's high time he faced the consequences of his actions."

@Oluwatrillions tweeted:

"Omoooo. This guy has put himself in big trouble."

@am_mrjosh tweeted:

"He just dug this pit for himself."

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Issac Fayose gives update on Darlington's case

Legit.ng reported that there has been a fresh update regarding Speed Darlington's case about allegedly sleeping with a 15-year-old minor.

Despite his apology, Isaac Fayose, a social media commentator, stated that the alleged victim will be showing up at the station to provide a written statement.

He wrote: "Breaking News!!!@speeddarlington victim coming to the station tomorrow to write a statement with her mother."

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Source: Legit.ng