The Nigeria Police Force has detained outspoken social commentator, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, on Thursday evening.
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, shared the news in a post on X, explaining that the detention followed VeryDarkMan’s compliance with a police invitation earlier that day.
Adeyanju wrote, “Our client, VDM, has been detained after honoring a police invitation just like yesterday. VDM has been consistent in stating that the Nigerian Police are our friends, even when we all know they are not.”
This remark underscored Adeyanju’s and VDM’s stance on the relationship between the public and law enforcement, emphasizing their skepticism about police impartiality.
Recently, VeryDarkMan found himself in the midst of controversy after a video surfaced in which he humorously portrayed himself as a “Chief Superintendent of Police of the Online Division,” wearing attire resembling a police uniform.
This act, intended as satire, sparked criticism and concern, with many viewing it as a potential misrepresentation of the official police force.
In response to the public backlash, VeryDarkMan released an apology video on Thursday, acknowledging the seriousness of wearing police attire without proper clearance.
He clarified his intent was comedic, not deceptive, and advised fellow Nigerians to avoid donning police uniforms without permission to steer clear of misunderstandings or potential legal issues.
VeryDarkMan’s detention has now stirred a fresh wave of discussion, highlighting the boundaries between satire and lawful representation, as well as public expectations regarding the police’s treatment of controversial figures.
