The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has formally invited social media personality, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, with the Instagram handle @speeddarlintv for clarification over online content allegedly involving sexual offences with minors.
In a letter dated 28th May, 2025 and addressed to Mr. Okoye, the agency cited specific video materials recently circulated online.
According to the document, one of the videos allegedly shows Mr. Okoye making statements in which he admitted to having engaged in sexual acts with an underage girl.
The agency further stated that additional archived videos, which are currently in circulation, appear to contain similar commentary involving minors.
The invitation letter reads in part: “We write to formally invite you to appear before the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in respect of certain video materials recently circulated online, including but not limited to a particular Instagram video wherein you allegedly made statements admitting to having engaged in sexual acts with an underage girl.”
NAPTIP warned that if the actions are substantiated, they would constitute offences under the following laws: Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act (TIPPEA) 2015 and Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
Mr. Okoye is expected to appear in person for an interview at the agency’s headquarters located at 2028 Dalaba Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, FCT, by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 30th May 2025.
The letter was signed by Ngamaraju Titus Mangzha, Head, Cybercrime Response Team, on behalf of the Director-General.
“Please be informed that your cooperation is critical to ensuring a fair and thorough inquiry into the matter. Failure to honour this invitation may result in further legal action,” the letter warned.
NAPTIP further advised Mr. Okoye to come along with any legal representation or relevant documents to support his case.
