Speed Darlington Demands ₦2.5M to Appear After NAPTIP Posters

 

Speed Darlington defies NAPTIP, demands ₦2.5M fee

Darlington Okoye, known online as Speed Darlington, was declared wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Friday, June 27, 2025, over alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking charges .


In a defiant video posted June 30, he called for the removal of all “wanted” images and refused to honour the summons . He said, “I did not commit any crime,” and set a fee of ₦2.5 million plus travel costs for his “appearance” .

Irresponsible talk isn’t a crim€. Where is your evidence? Who is the complainant? I’m not going to show up.” — Speed Darlington responds to NAPTIP after being declared wvnted over the viral video pic.twitter.com/f2Jg7SbgZR

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) June 30, 2025

Supporters praise his stand as brave. They say public shaming should not replace due process. Critics warn that mocking a federal agency may worsen his legal troubles .


Legal experts note that refusing a lawful summons can carry penalties, even before trial. They urge him to seek legal counsel rather than set appearance fees .

Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact NAPTIP immediately.

07030000203 & 627
info@naptip.gov.ng pic.twitter.com/C8pGsnU6RQ

— NAPTIP (@naptipnigeria) June 27, 2025

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