Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force over allegations he made concerning the alleged involvement of some police personnel in kidnapping operations.
The development follows remarks made by VeryDarkMan during a panel session at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, where he alleged that some police officers stationed at checkpoints identify wealthy travellers and allegedly pass information about their movements to kidnappers and bandits.
The Nigeria Police Force subsequently invited him to provide evidence supporting the allegations.
In its response, the Police described the claims as serious and unsubstantiated, stressing that allegations of such magnitude require credible evidence. The Force also said officers across the country operate under difficult and dangerous conditions and routinely confront kidnappers, terrorists and other criminal groups.
The Police nevertheless said that where individual officers are found to have compromised their duties, appropriate disciplinary and legal action would follow.
But VeryDarkMan has now made it clear that he intends to honour the invitation while refusing to hand over his evidence during police questioning.
In a video response, he said he stands by his allegations and would present whatever evidence he has in court if the authorities decide to prosecute him.
“I stand by my words. I will honour their invitation, but to be very honest, I won’t give them my evidence. I will be charged to court, and then I will tender the evidence in court.”
VeryDarkMan also challenged the authorities to take legal action if they believe his statements constitute an offence, saying he is prepared to defend himself through the judicial process.
The confrontation has opened a wider debate about the relationship between public allegations, evidence and institutional accountability.
While the Police maintain that sweeping allegations against an entire institution should not be made without supporting evidence, VeryDarkMan insists that his claims should be tested through the appropriate legal process.
The controversy comes at a time when insecurity remains a major concern across Nigeria. Recent mass kidnappings and attacks have intensified public scrutiny of the country's security response, with renewed calls for stronger accountability and more effective measures against criminal networks.
For now, attention is on what happens when VeryDarkMan honours the Police invitation and whether the matter will subsequently proceed to court.
The key question remains: will the allegations result in a formal investigation, legal proceedings, or both?
Whatever the outcome, the development has placed renewed focus on the need for credible evidence, transparent investigations and accountability within Nigeria's security architecture.
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