The Lagos State Government has stepped into the growing controversy surrounding Nigerian singer Simi, confirming that the matter has been formally referred to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation.
The disclosure was made by Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), during an appearance on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Thursday, February 26.
Vivour-Adeniyi said the agency began monitoring developments after disturbing tweets allegedly linked to the singer resurfaced online.
“In terms of Simi gates, some people have been asking what the institutions are doing. I can speak for what Lagos State is doing,” she stated.
She noted that some of the controversial tweets date as far back as 2012 and 2014.
“But what we have done is to actually refer the case to the Commissioner of Police to at least conduct some preliminary investigation. As you know, this may have happened in a crèche managed by her mum,” she added.
“Very Difficult to Prosecute Without a Survivor”
Vivour-Adeniyi emphasized that legal action would face significant hurdles without a formal complainant.
“It is going to be very difficult to prosecute Simi without a survivor being present. To start the process, we encourage anybody who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Simi to please come forward and ensure that their statement is taken.”
Her remarks signal that while authorities are taking procedural steps, the case may not progress unless an alleged victim officially reports and provides evidence.
NAPTIP Also Calls for Evidence
The development follows an earlier statement by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), which urged members of the public with credible information regarding the allegations to submit evidence to the agency.
As investigations remain at a preliminary stage, attention now shifts to whether any alleged complainant will come forward — a move that could determine whether the matter advances beyond public controversy into formal prosecution.
0 Comments