Presidency Criticizes NBA for Allowing VDM's Accusations
The presidency has condemned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for providing a platform to activist Martins Ortse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who made serious allegations against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) during a conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. VDM accused police officers at checkpoints of sharing information about travelers with kidnappers and bandits.
In response, the NPF's spokesman, Ani Iniedu, stated that VDM must substantiate his claims with evidence. Sunday Dare, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, criticized the NBA on his social media platform, stating that it was irresponsible to allow a "rabble rouser" to make such "unguarded and reckless accusations" against the police and security agencies.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between civil society activists and law enforcement in Nigeria.
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