In a revealing video attached to an X post by Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) under the handle

@thatverydarkma1, Nigerian singer Kokopee shares a distressing update on VDM’s ongoing detention, sparking widespread concern among supporters.

Uploaded on May 4, 2025, the video captures Kokopee’s frustration as he recounts the harsh treatment VDM is enduring at the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, where the activist has been held since his arrest on May 2, 2025.

According to sources like Mc Ebisco, VDM’s arrest followed his public exposé of unauthorized deductions from his mother’s account at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), leading to charges of alleged cyberstalking and a tense standoff with authorities.

Kokopee, visibly emotional in the video, discloses that he and VDM’s brother were barred from delivering food to the activist at the EFCC headquarters, leaving VDM without basic necessities.

He describes the situation as “extremely critical,” a sentiment echoed by VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who has publicly criticized the activist’s prolonged detention.

Kokopee’s account paints a grim picture of the lengths to which authorities are going to suppress VDM, a 30-year-old from Edo State who has earned the nickname Nigeria’s “online policeman” for his relentless activism, as noted by City People Online.

Known for his method of confronting wrongdoers with evidence and issuing public ultimatums, VDM has become a polarizing yet influential figure, often clashing with powerful entities, which likely contributed to his current predicament.

In the accompanying text of the X post, VDM addresses his followers directly, rejecting calls to disclose details about his collaborations or record private conversations, actions he believes would empower his adversaries to derail his mission.

He emphasizes the importance of the online space as the primary platform for him and his supporters to exert pressure against those attempting to silence them, declaring that this digital resistance will continue until he is free.

This message resonates with his audience, as seen in replies like @itz_taser’s comment, which praises VDM’s role in combating online scams and protecting the public, highlighting his significance despite his controversial approach.

The post also includes an image of two individuals—one with braided hair and the other wearing a cap—which contrasts with the gravity of the situation, possibly serving as a subtle show of resilience or a personal update to reassure followers.

Replies such as @LERIS_GALLERY’s graphic, featuring the slogan “FREE VERYDARKMAN” and “DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY IS NEVER A CRIME,” further amplify the growing movement for VDM’s release, depicting a strong, traditionally adorned figure as a symbol of defiance.

Through Kokopee’s emotional video and VDM’s unwavering words, this X post not only exposes the activist’s plight but also rallies a digital community in the fight for justice, demanding accountability for a man who has become a symbol of resistance in Nigeria.

Watch the video below