VeryDarkMan Apologizes for Controversial NBA Remarks

Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), publicly apologized on September 4, 2026, for his remarks made during a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference held in Abuja in late August 2026. VDM had alleged that some security personnel at checkpoints were complicit in crimes attributed to unknown attackers and claimed that certain officers shared travelers' information with kidnappers.

His comments sparked significant debate and prompted the Nigerian Police Force to seek supporting evidence. In his apology video, VDM admitted that his sweeping generalizations were unjust to many dedicated security personnel.

He urged his followers to share the video widely with those serving in Nigeria's security agencies. The apology came amid ongoing national discussions about insecurity, including banditry and kidnappings.

VDM's statements received mixed reactions on social media, with some users questioning his motives for apologizing, while others commended his courage to address the issue.