Nigeria police force vows to probe VeryDarkMan for unauthorized use of police uniform in video

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to a video of social media activist, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, fully clad in a police uniform.

In the video released today, VDM addressed himself as ‘CSP VeryDarkMan, the number 1 online police’.

Reacting to the trending video, the police force in a statement released this evening October 26, said it strongly condemns the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements by VDM.

The force said it has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.

The statement added that the unauthorized use of Police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements constitutes a criminal offence, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties.

Read the statement below and watch the video VDM shared below…

‘’The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as “VDM,” in a video posted on his social media platforms.

The Force unequivocally disassociates itself from this unauthorized portrayal and has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.

It is important to remind the public that the unauthorized use of Police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements constitutes a criminal offence, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties.

While the Nigeria Police Force recognizes and supports the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation space, we strongly caution against the misuse of Police uniforms or symbols. Unauthorized use of these items undermines the values and integrity of the Force and will not be tolerated.”