The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations of child molestation and abuse at a day-care facility in Lagos.
The probe followed the resurfacing of social media posts allegedly linked to popular singer Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi.
In a statement on Friday, NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, directed operatives to commence an immediate inquiry, emphasising that child protection remains a top priority.
The post read, “Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, OON, has directed Operatives of the Agency to commence a full-scale investigation into the alleged Child Molestation and Abuse in a Day-care setting in Lagos, as deduced from the suggestive online post by a popular Nigeria Singer.
“While appreciating the genuine concern of Nigerians on the matter, the Agency wishes to inform the general public that all its communication platforms are active and available to take complaints from anyone who may have been abused or violated on the said Day-care.
“NAPTIP has launched a full investigation into allegations of child abuse at a Lagos daycare facility.”
The agency urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward.
“Anyone with useful information is urged to come forward and report through our official channels. Child protection remains our priority,” it added.
Recall that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has also referred the matter to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation.
These investigations follow a whirlwind of social media activity that began when screenshots of tweets from 2012 and 2013, purportedly authored by Simi, began recirculating.
Simi has addressed the controversy, stating that the old tweets were misinterpreted and unrelated to any improper conduct.
