The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has placed a controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, on international watchlist over allegations of sexual involvement with a minor.
The agency disclosed that it has also contacted the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) after the singer reportedly ignored several invitation regarding an online video in which he allegedly confessed to having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl.
Confirming the development on Tuesday, NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, stated that the agency is working in close coordination with other law enforcement bodies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, the Department of State Services (DSS), and Interpol, to track and apprehend the entertainer.
“We have placed all of them on procedural notice so that wherever they see him, they can take action, because we have already given him enough opportunities.
“We are working to limit his access to people, wherever he may be hiding, because he is alleged to be a dangerous individual. He has openly admitted to raping a 14-year-old girl, and as recently as yesterday, he confessed to raping a 15-year-old.
“We call on any country where he is hiding to place him under surveillance, arrest him, and hand him over to the appropriate authorities. He is alleged to be an extremely dangerous man who must be removed from society,” he added.
“NAPTIP is committed to ensuring that cases involving sexual exploitation of minors are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators brought to justice, no matter their status,” Adekoye added.
Meanwhile, Speed Darlington has not responded to the development but posted a video on his Instagram page of his trip to the United States a few days back.
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