Police Arraign VeryDarkMan In Court

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned the social media critic, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan following allegations of impersonation.

Osun Defender recalls that VeryDarkMan had earlier apologised to the Nigeria Police Force for wearing the police uniform.

The police had condemned his unauthorized use of the uniform and initiated an investigation.

In the controversial video, VeryDarkMan was seen wearing a police uniform and introduced himself as a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, of the Online Division.

Amid the backlash, the social media critic released a video on Thursday apologizing for using attire resembling the official police uniform.

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He also advised Nigerians to seek proper authorization before wearing police attire to avoid misunderstandings or legal repercussions.

However, in a new development, the police said it would launch an investigation to determine the source of the police gear used and the authority under which the activist acted.

On Friday, the NPF disclosed that the activist will appear in court over allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized use of its uniforms.

“In response to recent developments, VDM, whose real name is Mr. Martins Otse, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media video,” the law enforcement agency wrote on X.

“The FCT Police Command is actively handling the case, underscoring the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its symbols and preventing their misuse. Interested persons are encouraged to follow up on the proceedings as the case unfolds.”