The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
NAPTIP made this known in a post on its official Instagram account on Friday, urging the public to report his whereabouts.
The action follows Okoye’s failure to honour multiple invitations by the agency after a viral video showed him claiming he had sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Okoye was first invited to appear at NAPTIP’s Abuja office on May 30, 2025, following the viral Instagram clip that sparked public outrage. He responded by requesting a rescheduled date of June 26, claiming prior commitments. But he failed to appear on that day as well.
In a follow-up, NAPTIP informed him the matter was of urgent national interest and could not follow his personal schedule. The agency said archived videos also showed the singer making disturbing remarks involving minors, which could constitute criminal offences.
NAPTIP’s spokesperson, Vincent Adekoye, said the agency is working with other law enforcement bodies to ensure Okoye is brought in, adding that the agency has activated partnerships to prevent the singer from fleeing the country.
An official disclosed that Okoye’s repeated absences and shifting excuses are being reviewed by the agency’s legal department. Despite Okoye’s claims that the video was a publicity stunt, NAPTIP insists that his statements cannot be dismissed as a joke.
The Lagos State government had earlier reported the matter to NAPTIP, prompting the initial invitation for questioning.
Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, said the girl mentioned in the video plans to file a police complaint.
NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Bello, is said to be closely monitoring the case, describing it as a serious matter involving child rights.