“VDM has not been arrested” – Deji Adeyanju clarified after the panic on social networks

• Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has become the subject of widespread speculation after rumors surfaced online claiming he was arrested shortly after participating in an anti-insecurity protest in Abuja.
• The claims were later dismissed by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who clarified that the activist had not been arrested. The clarification brought relief to many supporters and sparked new reactions on social media platforms.

official media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has become the center of online debate after rumors surfaced that he was arrested following an anti-insecurity protest in Abuja.

Speculations gained momentum on social media platforms shortly after the activist participated in the June 12 protest held in the Federal Capital Territory. The protests also attracted the support of Hollywood actor Emeka Ike, who appealed to the authorities to take immediate action on the country’s security challenges.

“Please don’t let this go too far. It could be your children tomorrow. Our children may not be there today, but somebody’s child is there. Please, let’s stop this killing,” Emeka Ike said during the protest.

As concerns about the alleged arrest surfaced online, human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju spoke out against the rumours.

In a brief statement shared via his social media pages in the early hours of June 13, Adeyanju dismissed the reports, saying:

“VDM was not arrested.”

The update quickly drew reactions from supporters and followers of the activists, many of whom expressed relief, while others assessed the wider significance of the protest movement.

Gate Nilson
“Did you expect him to be arrested before?”

Paman Lucky
“Fake videos and news are circulating saying that VDM has been arrested. I called some RATELS members in my area to confirm and they said it is not true.”

Azubuike Ume
“he has not committed any crime, therefore he cannot be arrested.”

Portable Niphemis
“See how my mind is flying…. God please VDM God bless and protect you wherever you are…”

Ugwu Sunday
“Don’t pray a day before you get them to arrest him so you can go and bail him out, abi. Charge and let the lawyer go.”

Okesanya Temitope
“I appreciate the efforts of a BRAVE Nigerian who is risking HIS LIFE just to wake up the youth from our slumber. However, don’t forget that we have had protests that do not change leaders.”

Kapci wine
“If they arrest me, I will borrow it, fair come to Abuja, let them know some Ratels who don’t have are still at home oooo.”