Rapper Accuses Agency of Rights Violation After Being Declared Wanted for Rape Allegations
Controversial Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has taken legal action against the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), demanding N3 billion in damages for what he calls a violation of his fundamental human rights.
The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, comes after NAPTIP publicly labeled Darlington a wanted man over allegations of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency’s announcement on June 27 followed the rapper’s refusal to respond to an invitation for questioning.
The controversy began when Darlington boasted online about having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, sparking widespread outrage. He later backtracked, claiming his statement was a fictional story. Despite his retraction, NAPTIP proceeded to declare him wanted—a move Darlington now argues was illegal.
In his legal filing, the rapper insists that NAPTIP overstepped its authority by declaring him wanted without a court order. He claims the agency’s actions violated his rights to personal liberty, privacy, freedom of movement, and protection from degrading treatment.
“The agency acted unlawfully by publicly branding me a criminal without proper legal backing,” the lawsuit states. Darlington is seeking N1 billion in general damages, N2 billion in punitive damages, and a 5% monthly interest until the amount is paid in full.
Additionally, he wants the court to force NAPTIP to issue a public apology and to prevent the agency from further acting on the “wanted” notice. The case has drawn attention to the balance between law enforcement procedures and individual rights in high-profile investigations.
NAPTIP has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit. Meanwhile, reactions online remain divided, with some supporting Darlington’s legal challenge and others insisting the agency was right to pursue the allegations. As the case unfolds, it raises questions about accountability, freedom of speech, and due process in Nigeria’s legal system.
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