Ademola Oyedokun, lawyer of the famous and controversial activist Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM), has accused the police of “manipulating” his client into custody. VDM has been held in prison for over a week. It is his fourth arrest in 2024.
Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, Mr Oyedokun revealed that VDM has remained in police custody over a delayed bail process. In late March, the activist was arrested for cyberbullying but was subsequently released. His lawyer says VDM is remanded on a four-count charge, primarily related to his provocative remarks in March against police Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and alleged cyber-related offences.
The activist had boldly stated, “If they didn’t have anything to do with cross-dresser Bobrisky, Idris Okuneye, they should arrest him.” VDM’s lawyer stated that the police manipulated the activist, this time into custody on “weak charges.” PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible.
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