“Air force gets more than 400 billion pounds annually, why is Nigeria still insecure?” -VDM Questions about security costs

• VeryDarkMan has sparked reactions after questioning why insecurity remains a major problem in Nigeria despite the huge budget allegedly allocated annually to the Nigerian Air Force.
• His comments divided opinion online, with some Nigerians applauding his call for accountability while others dismissed it as attention-seeking.

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has sparked a fresh debate online after questioning the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security spending amid ongoing insecurity across the country.

Speaking during a recent field trip, the activist expressed concern over the annual budgetary allocation for the Nigerian Air Force, wondering why insecurity persists despite the huge sums allegedly committed to the sector.

“Aviation has received over 400 billion pounds every year, why is there still insecurity in Nigeria?” he asked.

His remarks quickly gained attention on social media platforms, with Nigerians divided over his comments. While some praised him for raising questions about accountability and spending on security, others accused him of seeking attention and oversimplifying the country’s security challenges.

Reactions
@STARNIVLEK
“You know why I don’t care, give the youths power and watch them do worse in your own eyes! Nigerians, well we are our own problem!!!!”

@OlawaleDC28
“Make him go to sleep. Make him join the army.”

@Big_EL10
“If we win we will beat Tinuba from Aso Rock in 2027 💯”

@yusha544
“You are all senseless to attack someone who speaks publicly, they will kidnap you and kill you.”

@ade_397
“I came to ask about… they should all account for all the money received so far, but who are we to even ask for that?”

@JohnsonLyor
“This is commendable, where are all the other social media activists? Time for Nigerians to ask the right question, it should not be business as usual.”

@tobyrozay
“His plan failed. He thought he was going to get arrested. His currency is powerful.”

@MercyYamal
“Honestly, bandits ask the same question.”

@ObiSwiatek
“E dey play E dey show VDM to the world. Ratels Ratels Ratels for life. Nigeria will be great in our time. We say no to insecurity, we say no to corruption, we say no to terrorism.”