VeryDarkMan apologises for using police uniform

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has issued an apology to the Nigeria Police Force following a viral video in which he donned attire resembling a police uniform and referred to himself as the “CSP of the Online Division.”

In a statement and video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan shared that he had just left the police station, where he was questioned about the video. Reflecting on the experience, he said it had taught him valuable lessons. He clarified, “I said CSP in my video, meaning Chief Social Media Person, but I understand now that the Nigeria Police has a rank called Chief Superintendent of Police.

They also noted that my outfit was similar to their official uniform.”VeryDarkMan emphasized that he had no intention of impersonating the police, extending his sincere apologies to the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police. “

I didn’t intend to impersonate the police, and I offer my unreserved apologies to the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police,” he stated.He further urged the public to seek permission before wearing any attire that could resemble law enforcement uniforms. “

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I advise everyone to get approval from the police or other law enforcement before wearing anything that might resemble their uniform. While some may use it for good, others could misuse it. It’s safer to seek permission first,” he said.

The Nigeria Police Force criticized VeryDarkMan’s unauthorized use of its official attire in the video. In the viral video posted on his social media, he wore a police uniform and introduced himself as CSP VeryDarkMan, calling himself Nigeria’s “top online police officer.” He explained that his role is to expose wrongdoers on social media, especially fraudulent online vendors, bypassing conventional procedures if there is evidence against them.

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