Court Acquits VeryDarkMan of Police Impersonation Charges
On August 4, 2026, the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal case against social media activist VeryDarkMan, citing a lack of evidence. VeryDarkMan, who had been embroiled in legal battles for two years, announced his discharge and acquittal via an Instagram video.
He faced charges for allegedly wearing a Nigerian Police uniform without authorization, which constituted impersonation, a criminal offense punishable by two to five years in prison. VeryDarkMan was initially arraigned in 2024 and granted bail of N2 million in November of that year.
He referred to himself as CSP and claimed to be Nigeria’s “number one online police officer” in a video prior to his court case. The court's ruling marks the conclusion of a significant legal struggle for VeryDarkMan against the Nigerian Police.
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