VeryDarkMan alleges he pressed for Harrison Gwamnishu’s arrest in ₦5.4M ransom‑theft row
I did not steal any ransom- Gwamnishu
Social‑media activist VeryDarkMan has claimed that he instigated the arrest of Harrison Gwamnishu after the latter was accused of diverting ransom funds meant for the release of kidnapped victims in Edo State.
The controversy erupted when a family member of abducted victims alleged that Gwamnishu received ₦20 million (plus ₦50,000) to secure their release — but only the pregnant woman was freed, while the husband remained in captivity.
The family accused Gwamnishu of stealing part of the ransom, arguing that this was why the couple were not released.
Writing on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan said he had earlier confirmed the authenticity of the allegation and warned those involved against posting about it — but someone leaked the video anyway.
According to him, the leak forced the matter into the open. He called on the police to see the case to its logical conclusion.
He also dismissed a debunking video shared by Gwamnishu — calling it “emotional manipulation and a pity‑show” aimed at justifying alleged misconduct rather than telling the truth.
VeryDarkMan added that Gwamnishu had refunded the ₦5.4 million in question and was currently with the police in Benin.
He warned that if Gwamnishu failed to reveal the full truth publicly, he would publish the evidence himself.
Gwamnishu’s Response
In response to the allegations, Gwamnishu denied ever misappropriating ransom funds, stating in a video that no money was stolen, no one fled Edo State, and no arrest had been made.
He said his only concern had been the safety of the captive man, and thus he preferred silence until the matter blew up.
According to him, the kidnappers had originally told the family only the wife could be released, which, he says, explains why the husband remained captive.
He maintained that his involvement was voluntary, and he wasn’t paid for his efforts.
Public Reaction: Mixed and Divided
The case has sparked heated debate across social media and news outlets.
Some people praised VeryDarkMan for calling out alleged misconduct and demanding accountability, while others questioned the wisdom of making such sensitive matters public, urging caution until verified facts emerge.
Some critics say that broadcasting ransom‑negotiation details on social media may endanger the captive and derail rescue efforts, while supporters insist transparency is necessary to prevent exploitation.
