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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has acknowledged the disturbing video where entertainer Speed Darlington appeared to confess to sleeping with a minor. While the agency emphasized its jurisdiction is limited to Lagos, it has escalated the case to NAPTIP for investigation. The government reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on gender-based violence, urging witnesses to come forward.
  • Jurisdiction Hurdle: DSVA clarified it can only act if the alleged crime occurred in Lagos.
  • NAPTIP Alert: The case was forwarded to the national agency for broader investigation.
  • Public Vigilance: Citizens are urged to report leads via toll-free lines or NAPTIP’s contacts.
  • Legal Gray Area: Darlington’s video lacked location details, complicating immediate action.
The case tests Nigeria’s legal frameworks for cross-jurisdictional sexual violence cases, especially involving celebrities. It also spotlights public accountability in the digital age, where viral confessions collide with legal processes

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