Popular Activist VeryDarkMan Arrested by Police Inside Abuja Bank

Martins Vincent Otse, widely known on social media as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja.

The arrest occurred on Friday inside a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in the capital city. His lawyer, Denise Adeyanju, confirmed the development via his X (formerly Twitter) account.

“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,” Adeyanju posted.

In a follow-up update, the lawyer added that VDM was arrested alongside a friend known as C Park, while his mother—who was reportedly present—was left alone by the police.

The specific reason for the arrest has not been disclosed, and details remain unclear as of the time of this report. More information is expected as the situation develops.

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.

— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) May 2, 2025