VeryDarkMan Mourns Ratel Member Killed in Hit-and-Run
Social media critic and influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has publicly mourned the death of a dedicated member of his Ratel movement, identified as Jerry. The influencer broke his silence on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, via his Instagram story, resharing flyers about Jerry's passing with a simple caption: 'Rest in peace, farewell.'
Details of the Tragic Accident
According to reports circulating across VeryDarkMan's fanbase and Ratel's social media pages, Jerry died on June 29, 2026, after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. The Ratel group released a viral tribute describing Jerry as 'more than just a member of our movement. He was a dedicated, courageous, and committed Ratel who believed in justice, unity, and the vision of building a better Nigeria. His passion, loyalty, and selfless service will forever remain in our hearts and memories.'
Condolences and Call for Justice
The Ratel movement extended its deepest condolences to Jerry's family, friends, and loved ones, stating: 'We pray that Almighty God grants his family the strength, comfort, and grace to bear this irreparable loss.' The fanbase also expressed hope that authorities will thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure that whoever is responsible is held accountable according to the law.
Public Reactions to Jerry's Death
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users mourning Jerry. User emmanuelbaba7 commented: 'We hope the perpetrator of this act will be caught soon. May Jeremiah's soul Rest in Perfect Peace.' Another user, sklaz_001, wrote: 'Na when we don kpaii, U Dy investigate. What happened immediately the accident, what did you do to make sure he's receiving proper treatment as a full Ratel. Bro, am a full Ratel too but this kind news Dy vex me.' User ckonekid said: 'Ok, accident has happened already but I feel the treatment wasn’t done properly.' cocktailcultural1 added: 'May your soul rest in peace we will together when we went to welcome our presido ooo ahahah is painful.'
Related Controversy: Seun Kuti's Allegations Against VDM
In related news, Legit.ng reported that a viral video sparked fresh controversy as Afrobeat star Seun Kuti made bold allegations against VeryDarkMan. In the footage, Seun Kuti claimed that VDM confessed to him about mobilizing and paying groups of online 'ratels' from Telegram and WhatsApp to attack people on social media.
VDM's Previous Clash with Pastor Chris Okafor
Legit.ng also reported that VDM reacted to Pastor Chris Okafor's apology video regarding his case with Doris Ogala. VDM shed fake tears and became dramatic as he shared his take on what the cleric said to his congregation. The activist also shared chats the cleric allegedly had with his daughter to counter some of his claims.
