Social media influencer Martins Otse, known online as “VeryDarkMan,” was granted bail on Friday under strict conditions by the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja. Otse faces allegations of impersonating a police officer.
Arraigned in Court 1 under charge no. CR/510/2024, Otse was granted bail at N2 million. The court stipulated that Otse provide two sureties who must meet specific requirements, including residence within Abuja municipal, possession of means of identification, and an affidavit committing to Otse’s presence throughout the trial. Additionally, the sureties are required to deposit their passports and provide verified utility bills to confirm their addresses.
Otse must also sign an affidavit pledging availability for all court proceedings.
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Friday that Otse’s detention follows a social media post in which he allegedly appeared in police attire without authorization. The FCT Police Command has taken charge of the case, reinforcing the force’s stance on preventing unauthorized use of official symbols.
Otse’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed that his client was detained on Thursday after responding to a police invitation.
