- VeryDarkMan, a controversial social media critic, was briefly detained by police on suspicion of defamation.
- He was released after contacting powerful individuals and lawyers, including Deji Adeyanju, who assisted in securing his release.
- VeryDarkMan stressed that defamation is a punishable offense but reaffirmed his dedication to speaking up for the weak and innocent.
- He expressed dissatisfaction with many Nigerians’ silence in the face of fraudulent acts by influential individuals.
Social media critic Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, has been released from police custody following a turbulent period.
During an interview, Verydarkman recounted the events leading to his recent arrest. He described how police officers raided his home on Sunday and arrested him on allegations of defaming a man accused of scamming a Nigerian abroad.
While at the police station, Verydarkman provided a detailed statement and evidence to support his accusations against the alleged fraudster.
Despite initial attempts by the police to have him detained, Verydarkman’s legal team, which included prominent figures, managed to secure his release on bail.
Expressing frustration, Verydarkman criticized what he perceives as the authorities’ abuse of power and collaboration with influential individuals to silence critics. He argued that rather than arresting him, the police should have focused on apprehending the alleged scammer.
This is not the first time Verydarkman has faced legal issues. Earlier this year, he was arrested following a petition by actress Tonto Dikeh regarding comments he made about the late singer Mohbad’s case.
Undeterred, Verydarkman pledged to continue using his platform to uncover wrongdoing and hold the powerful accountable, despite the personal risks involved.
He remains a divisive figure, lauded by some for his bold activism but condemned by others for his combative approach.
See the video below…
Newsypeople gathered online users’ responses to Verydarkman video. Below are a few of the remarks:
nene_george: “He’s actually doing a good job for y’all but sadly, Nigerian don’t appreciate good people. All those una mentor that has money, na who dem epp???”
dr_vive: “You were probably arrested for insulting your seniors and not because you are speaking up for people 🙄🙄🙄🙄”
i_amhardex: “e pain them 😂😂😂 🪣 🪣 let ur tears full ham”
tarah_dulzurah: “I’ve heard and in-fact seen delusion of grandeur in play but nothing tops this one😂😂”
ski_mask.xx: “You’re not fighting for the people…face the government if you’re fighting for the people….you have never exposed one politician and yet you’re fighting for the people….the irony”
funferekoroye: “The speed at which that N1M was refunded needs to be studied; this man is a human being. He won’t always be right but least anytime him put mouth, results go show.”
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