The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has escalated the issue surrounding resurfaced tweets linked to popular Nigerian singer Simi by referring it to the Commissioner of Police for a preliminary investigation. Executive Secretary Lola Vivour-Adeniyi stated that the agency cannot overlook the gravity of the allegations that have arisen due to Simi's recent comments on social media regarding sexual violence.

The controversy originated when Simi publicly condemned sexual assault, advocating for harsher punishments for rapists, including castration. Her statements sparked a significant online discourse, especially given her assertion that 'almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted.' This raised the stakes in the conversation around sexual violence, as many responses recognized the seriousness of such claims and the impact of sharing personal experiences.

However, this discussion was complicated by the emergence of old tweets from Simi dating back to 2012 and 2013, which are now seen in a different light given her recent comments. These tweets included seemingly innocent references to children at her mother’s daycare, which have brought about mixed reactions online. The Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency's decision to refer the matter for police investigation reflects the need for a thorough inquiry into both the resurfaced tweets and the context of Simi's recent statements.