The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets linked to popular Nigerian singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for a preliminary investigation.
The development follows public outrage over old social media posts, reportedly from 2012 and 2013, that recently resurfaced online.
The tweets began trending shortly after Simi made strong comments condemning rape and sexual violence, including calls for stricter punishment for offenders.
Her remarks sparked widespread debate across social media platforms. Soon after, screenshots of older posts allegedly tied to the singer began circulating.
Some of the tweets referenced children at her mother’s daycare, prompting criticism from certain online users who described the comments as inappropriate.
The backlash intensified, leading to demands for institutional action and clarification.
Responding to the controversy, Simi addressed the issue on her social media page, explaining that the posts reflected her youthful expressions while assisting at her mother’s daycare facility.
She denied any malicious intent, stating that the comments were not written from a place of perversion and were being taken out of context.
Speaking during a television interview, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos DSVA confirmed that the agency had been monitoring the situation.
According to her, safeguarding and child protection concerns necessitated a formal referral to law enforcement authorities.
She stated that the matter has now been escalated to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to conduct a preliminary investigation.
The state’s safeguarding task force has also been briefed, and initial inquiries are ongoing.
The agency emphasized that prosecution would depend on the presence of a complainant or survivor.
Authorities urged anyone who may have been affected to come forward and provide statements to assist the investigation.
The case has reignited conversations around social media accountability, historical online posts, and child protection enforcement in Lagos State.
