The Digest:
Controversial rapper Speed Darlington remains on the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) security watchlist over allegations of sexual activity with a minor. The agency confirmed the artist has repeatedly failed to honour invitations, attacked them on social media, and is currently believed to be outside Nigeria.
Key Points:
- NAPTIP's Director of Legal and Prosecution, Mrs Ijeoma Amugo, confirmed the status.
- The case stems from a May 2024 Instagram Live video where he made the alleged claim.
- Darlington failed to honour multiple invitations for questioning in Abuja.
- He preemptively attacked the agency online, accusing it of rights violations.
- Investigators could not locate him at known addresses in Nigeria.
- Intelligence indicates he has since left the country.
- NAPTIP will resume its investigation immediately upon his re-entry into Nigeria
Sources: Vanguard, The Nation
