The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned VeryDarkMan, the social media critic, following allegations of impersonation.
Trouble began when VeryDarkMan, in a viral video wearing
what appeared to be a police uniform, introduced himself as the “chief
superintendent of police (CSP) of the online division”.
The police said it would launch an investigation to
determine the source of the police gear used and the authority under which the
activist acted.
On Friday, the NPF disclosed that the activist will appear
in court over allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized use of
its uniforms.
“In response to
recent developments, VDM, whose real name is Mr. Martins Otse, is set to appear
in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the
unauthorized use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media
video,” the law enforcement agency wrote on X.
“The FCT Police Command is actively handling the case,
underscoring the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to upholding the integrity
of its symbols and preventing their misuse. Interested persons are encouraged
to follow up on the proceedings as the case unfolds.”
VeryDarkMan had apologised to the police and emphasised that
he did not intend to impersonate the law enforcement agency.
“I didn’t intend to
impersonate the police in anyway and I tender my unreserved apologies to the
Nigeria police force and the office of the inspector general of police,” he had
said.
“I will like to use the medium to tell the general public to
always seek permission from the police or other law enforcement agencies before
using anything that might look like their uniform.
“You might want to use it for good but there are others that
might want to use it for bad, so it’s good to get full approval before using
anything that might seem impersonating👍 @nigeriapoliceforce.”
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