Controversial activist, Verydarkman has allegedly been granted bail, hours after he was arrested for the umpteenth time.

Hours ago, it was reported that the police arrestedthe Abuja-based activist over an undisclosed offense.

His arrest had followed his recent online spat with the billionaire businessman Obi Cubana and the music executive Paulo Okoye.

According to an online journalist and social commentator @PIDOMNIGERIA, Verydarkman has again been granted bail.

It was opined that some very influential personalities came to the aid of the activist.

@PIDOMNIGERIA wrote …

“According to the commissioner of Police FCT command, #verydarkman has been granted bail. It was a power play in the last few hours. Some quiet influential persons are now in love with VDM’S work.”

Netizens reactions’

@Elliotcute commented: “None is perfect he’s doing an amazing job to a large extent.”

@OMatarazi wrote: “If this guy contest for governor or local government chairman, he would likely win ooo at the pace he is going”

@iamcollinsopara remarked: “It’s outrageous VDM exposing corruption gets arrested while the alleged fraudster roams free.

The Nigerian authorities need to focus on the real criminals instead of silencing those who speak out against them.”

@Oladapomikky1 stated: “Men Mount for VDM… And must be protected because he’s a national treasure”

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested popular social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan days following his release from prison.

VeryDarkMan was reportedly arrested on the orders of the Police Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Igwe.

In a post via X on Sunday, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju stated that VeryDarkMan was arrested for allegedly exposing a Nigerian who purportedly defrauded someone abroad.

According to Adeyanju, the controversial social media influencer was arrested on allegations of defamation.

“Our client, @thatverydarkman has just been arrested by the police on the instruction of CP Igwe for exposing someone who allegedly duped a Nigerian abroad.

“Instead of the police to arrest the person alleged to have duped someone, they arrested VDM on allegation of defamation,” he stated.

It would be recalled that the critic spent weeks in prison some weeks ago following allegations of cyberbullying.

How Nigerians reacted to the arrest of Verydarkman by Police

Jngwobia1 said: “Advice ur client to talk less. No be everything be dragging people up n down. Dragging people after Davido wedding wasn’t necessary.”

AdamsOmoboriowo noted: “See person wey you Dey represent, how has the standards fallen.”

Yollzz_D stated: “He’s been defaming characters since that wedding he went to, ain’t he out on bail to speak on Iyabo again while they have a pending case?…. What are the BAIL restrictions? I need all those he defamed to open endless cases he’s very bold, he will be bold in jail!”

JACOB_EML added: “Lol instead of you to wear wig and coat to appear at the police station you are here giving statements your client is a trouble maker and this what you will keep doing anytime he commits a crime.. talk to your clients to stop interfering into other people’s business.”

UmoOtobong noted: “So after studying law, this is your client 😭.”

A hardcore fan takes his admiration to the next level as he gets a striking tattoo of Verydarkman’s face on his chest.

The devoted fan of the controversial critic decided to express his admiration openly by getting his face emblazoned on his chest.

A clip that was shared online shows the moment the fan was getting Verydarkman’s face tattooed on his chest.

After its completion, the final work showed a striking image of Verydarkman’s face boldly tattooed on his chest.

Read comments from netizens below:

shuga_royaltyO said: “The most fuuuuuuuuuulish person on, earth”

oluchukwu____ said: “I’m doing mine tomorrow. VDM the , fearless RATEL. Okwuruola”

isaacfayoseoriginal said: “We love VDM VY VeryDarkMan is a VeryGoodMan”

blessedprinx_cosmetics said: “VDM is the weapon fashioned against oO Nigerian celebrities”

i.am.chike said: “Evidence of people that are not loved at home! no dey hard to see!”

josh321726 said: “Ashmusy once said? i, If you call police I won’t be in Nigeria”

unstoppableabt said: “People just too like this VDM more than some rich men online na that one dey pepper them”