However, in a viral video, the singer stated he had committed no crime and dismissed the allegations as baseless.

Speed Darlington also accused NAPTIP of seeking “social-media clout” and demanded a N2.5m “appearance fee."

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the recent update from NAPTIP about Speed Darlington. Read below:

Rafiu Oseni said:

"Give me me 5m and I will bring him to your office!"

Christian Ikechukwu wrote:

"Now they will apply one of their laws onto speed who is onto high speed."

Lenard Michael said:

"But old men in the northern Nigeria are getting married to under aged girls. What has been done about it?"

So Lomon commented:

"Him say make them pay am 2.5m, appearance fee if not, he is coming nowhere. Lol."

Okoye Kingsley Ikenna reacted:

"Do they really have any Evidence to use against him or they are relying solely on his comment on social media?"

Don Kenneth wrote:

"Jail is calling this Guy."

Chukwumaonyeuka Bishop said:

"So this law is effective in this country. Why are they not going after those over 70 years old men that are marrying under 13 in the north."

Obayuwana Philip commented:

"They should put d same strength to people who have been killing innocent people in Benue state."

Chidozie Okudah said:

"This is good speed should go and defend himself if he is innocent, but the agency should also throw their search light to the northern part where minors are being betrothed to older men and they are not hiding it."

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a video which showed the rapper at an airport abroad with his luggage circulated on social media.

There had been arguments that he left the country before he was declared wanted by NAPTIF. However, many still frown that he is able to walk freely.

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Source: Legit.ng