Nigeria Police Force Warns VeryDarkMan Over Abuse of Police Uniform
The Police Force on Saturday released a stern warning on X condemning Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, for appearing in full police uniform.
Didactic Information Hut reports that VeryDarkMan in a viral video earlier in Saturday wore an official police uniform, complete with authoritative emblems, introducing himself not as an activist but as a “Social Media Police.”
Declaring himself a force against injustice in Nigeria, VDM’s bold statement has drawn sharp reactions, leaving law enforcement officials fuming despite his intentions.
The Police described Verydarkman’s actions as a direct affront to their institution.
Condemning his unauthorized use of the uniform, the police in a statement stressed that VDM’s stunt dangerously undermined the respect and sanctity their symbols are meant to uphold.
Far from dismissing it as a simple skit, the NPF announced a formal investigation to trace the origins of the police gear used in the video and determine if Otse had any legitimate grounds for his actions.
The post on the official X handle of the Nigeria Police Force read;
NIGERIA POLICE CONDEMNS UNLAWFUL USE OF POLICE UNIFORMS BY CONTENT CREATORS.
As Police Launches Investigation Into Circulating Video By VDM. The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as “VDM,” in a video posted on his social media platforms.
The Force unequivocally disassociates itself from this unauthorized portrayal and has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.
It is important to remind the public that the unauthorized use of Police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements constitutes a criminal offense, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties.
While the Nigeria Police Force recognizes and supports the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation space, we strongly caution against the misuse of Police uniforms or symbols. Unauthorized use of these items undermines the values and integrity of the Force and will not be tolerated.
