Speed Darlington Faces Backlash After Admitting To Sleeping With A 15-Year-Old Girl

‎Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, is under fire after admitting to sleeping with a 15-year-old girl.

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‎The singer made the claim in a viral post on his Instagram page in Igbo language. He stated that he had sex with a young girl in an unnamed hotel, adding that the girl was left bleeding and that he paid hotel staff N2,000 to change the sheets.

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‎Following the video, many netizens tagged relevant authorities, urging them to investigate the singer.

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‎In response, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) issued a statement via its X handle:

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‎"The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is aware of the disturbing video currently circulating online, in which a popular entertainer allegedly admits to engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

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‎“While the individual in question did not specify the location of the incident during the Instagram Live session, we must clarify that the DSVA’s jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State.

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‎“In view of the above, and in line with our commitment to justice, we have escalated the situation to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons."

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