A man arrested alongside Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), shared a chilling account of their encounter with men reportedly claiming to be Department of State Services (DSS) officers outside a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in Abuja.
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The man, whose hairstyle featured two high buns, recounted how he and VDM were apprehended by men dressed in black, reportedly claiming to be DSS officers. The video included images of VDM, one in a hoodie and another with cornrows, alongside the GT Bank logo, emphasizing the location of the incident.
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The man described the arrest as sudden and intimidating, with the men in black asserting their authority as DSS officers. This claim raises questions, about the DSS arresting a syndicate selling new Naira notes, where bank officials were implicated in economic malfeasance. While that incident involved different circumstances, it highlights the DSS’s history of operations involving banks, fueling speculation about their role in VDM’s arrest.
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The arrest of VDM and his companion outside GT Bank highlights critical issues of transparency, security, and justice in Nigeria. The involvement of men claiming to be DSS officers—whether legitimate or not—raises questions about the misuse of authority and the safety of citizens engaging with financial institutions. The man’s decision to share his story, despite the trauma, underscores the need for accountability and reform in how such operations are conducted.
