Controversial Nigerian social activist and social commentator, Very Dark Man, has been arrested in Abuja.
According to reports gathered, Very Dark Man, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police force at a bank in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest on his X account on Friday.
The arrest took place in a Nigerian bank in Abuja on Friday, May 2.
Adeyanju wrote. “JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to them before he was arrested. This is absolutely unacceptable. Demanding accountability is not a crime.”
In a follow-up message, he added, “A team of policemen arrested VDM at GTB. He was arrested with his friend C Park, but they left his mum alone.”
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of this report, with more information expected to emerge soon.
The police are yet to officially comment on the arrest.
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man, is a Nigerian activist, critic, and social media influencer. He grew up in Kaduna, Nigeria.
