Outrage Erupts As Lagos State Govt Breaks Silence On Speed Darlington’s Viral Confession

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, confessing to engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

In the now-viral clip, which was shared via his Instagram page, Speed Darlington recounted the incident in Igbo. However, he did not disclose the name of the hotel or the exact location where the alleged incident took place.

The singer claimed that after the encounter, the girl was left bleeding, prompting him to pay ₦2,000 to hotel staff to change the bedsheets. His shocking account has triggered widespread outrage on social media, with many Nigerians calling for his immediate arrest and prosecution.

In response, the DSVA issued a statement via (formerly Twitter), confirming awareness of the “disturbing video” and noting that the agency’s jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State.

The statement read:

“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. 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. 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 (NAPTIP).”