On Friday, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, a well-known social media activist, was charged before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court located in Wuse Zone 6 on a charge that he had impersonated a police officer.
The defendant entered a not guilty plea to the accusation of impersonation and unlawful use of the police uniform, which was associated with the offense designated CR/510/2024.
The court then gave him N2 million in bail, with the two sureties contributing the same amount.
The court ruled that in addition to having to reside in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the sureties also had to submit its registry with their passports.
The court has mandated that the sureties always present a form of identification and attest to an affidavit in order to present the defendant for trial.
It required the police investigating the case to confirm the sureties’ addresses, and they were also instructed to present proof that their utility bills had been paid.
Additionally, the defendant was instructed to sign an affidavit stating that he would always be available for the trial.
It should be remembered that the VeryDarkMan was arrested on Thursday after accepting an invitation from the police.
The defendant was seen wearing a uniform in a video that went popular on social media. that was comparable to the Nigerian Police Force.
He humorously asked his supporters and followers to always refer to him with his new rank rather than calling him an activist, describing himself as a CSP of an online division.
However, the defendant eventually apologized publicly for his actions after an earlier encounter with the police that involved a video summons.
While warning other video creators to always get the required clearance from law enforcement authorities before using their uniforms for creative purposes, he clarified that he was unaware that wearing such a uniform without authority was illegal.
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The FCT Police Command, however, was not pleased with the apologies and promised to bring legal action against him. in order to emphasize the NPF’s dedication to maintaining “the integrity of its symbols and preventing their misuse.”
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