Speed Darlington Takes NAPTIP to Court for N3 Billion Over ‘Wanted’ Label
In a move that’s sure to keep tongues wagging, controversial rapper Speed Darlington has dragged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, suing for a whopping N3 billion. His grievance? The agency publicly branded him a “wanted” man, which he claims trampled all over his basic human rights.
The drama started when NAPTIP declared Darlington wanted on June 27, following his alleged involvement in serious charges including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. This came after he dodged an invitation for questioning, sparked by his own shocking claim about an encounter with a 15-year-old girl—which he later admitted was a fabrication.
Calling the agency’s actions unlawful, Darlington insists that labeling him wanted without a court order was a blatant overstep. The lawsuit argues this move infringed upon his constitutional rights—personal liberty, privacy, freedom of movement, and protection from inhuman treatment—all wrapped up in one dramatic legal package.
Seeking restitution, Darlington demands N1 billion in general damages and N2 billion as punitive compensation, with interest accruing at 5% monthly until the full sum is paid. On top of the financial claims, he’s also pushing for a public apology from NAPTIP and an injunction stopping them from acting on the “wanted” notice moving forward.
This lawsuit adds a fresh chapter to the saga of Speed Darlington—always a figure who courts controversy—and promises a courtroom showdown that won’t be easy to ignore.