VIDEO: VeryDarkMan apologises for using police uniform

Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force following the release of a viral video in which he wore a costume resembling a police uniform and introduced himself as the “CSP of the Online Division.”

In a video and statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan explained that he had just returned from the police station, where he was questioned about the video.

He stated that the experience had taught him some lessons.

He said, “I learned a few things. We learn every day. I made my video and said CSP. What I meant was Chief Social Media Person; however, the Nigeria Police has a rank called Chief Superintendent of Police. They also pointed out that the uniform I was wearing is similar to that of the Nigerian Police.”

VeryDarkMan clarified that he had no intention of impersonating the police as he apologised to the Nigeria Police Force and the office of the Inspector General of Police.

“I didn’t intend to impersonate the police in any way, and I tender my unreserved apologies to the Nigeria Police Force and the office of the Inspector General of Police,” he said.

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He also advised the public to seek permission from law enforcement agencies before using any attire resembling their uniforms.

He added, “I would like to use this opportunity to urge the general public to always seek permission from the police or other law enforcement agencies before using anything that might resemble their uniform.

“You might want to use it for good, but others may have bad intentions. So, it’s best to get full approval before using anything that could appear to be impersonating.”

PUNCH Online reports that the Nigeria Police Force condemned the unauthorised use of its official uniform by VeryDarkMan in a recent video.

In the viral video posted on his social media platforms, he was seen wearing a police uniform and introducing himself as CSP VeryDarkMan, Nigeria’s “number one online police officer.”

The online activist stated in the video that he is dedicated to sanitising the social media space by using his platform to stand against oppressors, particularly online vendors.

He added that, unlike regular police, who must go through various procedures and protocols, he would immediately expose offenders brought before him, provided there is evidence.