Controversial social media personality and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), became the subject of intense speculation on Friday, June 12, 2026, after unverified claims circulated online that he had been arrested. The rumour gained traction following comments attributed to commentator Isaac Fayose, sparking widespread concern and reactions.
Protest Against Insecurity in Abuja
The arrest rumours emerged shortly after VeryDarkMan led a protest against insecurity in Abuja on June 12. Legit.ng reported that actor Emeka Ike joined the demonstration, where he made an emotional plea to the government. "Please don't let this go too far. It might be your children tomorrow. Our children may not be there today, but somebody's child is there. Please, let's stop this killing," Emeka Ike said.
Lawyer Breaks Silence
In the early hours of Saturday, June 13, 2026, prominent activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju debunked the arrest claim via his social media pages. Adeyanju stated plainly: "VDM not arrested."
Reactions from Fans and Followers
Legit.ng compiled some reactions to the lawyer's update:
- Gate Nilson: "Were you expecting him to be arrested before."
- Paman Lucky: "There are fake videos and news flying around saying VDM has been arrested. I called some RATELS members in my area for confirmation, and they said it's not true."
- Azubuike Ume: "He didn't commit any crime, therefore he can't be arrested."
- Portable Niphemi: "See as my mind fly.... God abeg o VDM God bless you and protect u wherever u re....."
- Ugwu Sunday: "You don day pray before make them arrest him so you can go and bail him abi. Charge and bail lawyer."
- Okesanya Temitope: "I appreciate the efforts of BRAVE Nigerian that risk THEIR LIFE just to make Youth awake from Our Slumber. However Don't let us forget that we've been having Protests that doesn't change Leaders."
- Vino Shutters: "If dey arrest i will borrow tp fair come Abuja Let them know some Ratels who doesn't have tp are still at home oooo."
- Precious Daniel: "Thank you Adeyanju Deji for clearing the air. Thank God for protecting Verydarkblackman."
Previous Denial of Involvement
Legit.ng earlier reported that VeryDarkMan's legal team, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, denied involvement after the Presidency called for action over a controversial audio allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The lawyers described the recording as doctored and falsely connected to their client. They maintained that a review of VeryDarkMan's verified social media pages would show he neither created nor circulated the audio, and called on security agencies to investigate those behind the recording.
