Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to take him to court over his allegation that some officers aid kidnapping and banditry.
Responding to a police invitation on Thursday, Otse said he would honour the summons but insisted he would only present evidence in court, not to the police directly.
“I’m not going to be giving the police my evidence. Why would I do that? I would be charged to court, and I would turn down the evidence in court,” he said in a video shared on Instagram.
The activist accused both police and military personnel of contributing to Nigeria’s insecurity.
“It is the police people that aid insecurity. It is the military men that benefit from insecurity. That’s why it can never stop,” he alleged.
He also questioned why kidnapping and terrorism persist despite Nigeria’s large security budget.
Police Response
The Nigeria Police described his claims as serious, unsubstantiated, and damaging to the institution’s reputation. The Force said it was prepared to investigate any evidence Otse provided.
Otse, however, remained defiant, urging the police to proceed with legal action if they believed his comments amounted to an offence. “My lawyers are on ground,” he added.
While standing by his allegations, Otse acknowledged the challenges faced by officers and called on the government to improve their welfare.
“There is no welfare for the Nigerian police. If you want Nigeria’s security to be tightened, you have to take care of our policemen,” he said.
This latest clash follows earlier disputes between Otse and the police, including allegations involving Assistant Inspector‑General Moshood Jimoh and businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi. The police confirmed that related matters were already before a court.
Otse said he was ready to face trial, insisting: “For the police, I’m very, very ready for you guys. 100 per cent. Let’s meet in court. The evidence will be tendered there.”
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