NAPTIP to probe child molestation claim after Netizens flagged Singer Simi’s old posts
By Ishaya Ibrahim
Trouble brews for Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, after netizens flagged several of her old posts that appeared inappropriate toward children, prompting the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to commit to investigating the case.
Social media has been abuzz with controversy over resurfaced old posts by Simi, with users accusing her of pedophilia related to her pre-fame days while helping her mother care for toddlers at a daycare.
Simi’s problem started after speaking out about growing concerns over sexual assault in Nigeria, following TikToker Mirabel’s allegation of being raped in her apartment.
When Mirabel later admitted the claim was false, netizens unearthed several of Simi’s posts dating back to 2012. In one, she reportedly referenced a four-year-old child having a crush on her and “acting like he wants loc lip”. In another, she allegedly said the same child was “trying to put hand inside my shet (sic)”.
In response to the concerns raised, NAPTIP stated on its Instagram page on Tuesday that it is committed to conducting a thorough investigation of all credible reports.
The agency urged anyone with factual information, evidence, direct knowledge, or who has been affected by the issues to come forward.
The agency’s statement read: “Following recent public discussions and concerns raised regarding alleged incidents of child sexual abuse/misconduct in daycare settings in Nigeria, we are committed to thoroughly investigating credible reports.
“We kindly request anyone with factual information, evidence, direct knowledge, or who was personally affected by the matters referenced in the viral posts or related experiences to kindly reach out to us confidentially. Via DM or email. We take all reports of child sexual abuse/misconduct seriously and are committed to investigating every credible claim.”
