Activist Alleges Military and Police Collusion in Nigeria

At the 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association held in Rivers State, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), made significant allegations regarding Nigeria's security challenges. He asserted that the root of the country's insecurity lies in politics and claimed that certain government institutions benefit from ongoing crises.

Otse accused elements within the military and police of collaborating with kidnappers and criminal groups, alleging that police officers at highway checkpoints provide information to criminals about travelers, facilitating kidnappings and ransom demands. He stated, “The root of insecurity is politics.

The government benefits from this. The police benefit.

The military men benefit. Since insecurity started, generals get higher pay.” These allegations prompted a military representative at the conference to caution against making unsubstantiated claims.

The Nigeria Police Force also responded, emphasizing the importance of credible evidence when making serious accusations against security personnel.