VDM urges security agencies to tackle ‘unknown gunmen’ proactively

Social media activist Martins Otse, widely recognized as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has issued a strong call to action for Nigerian security agencies. Otse urged them to adopt a more proactive strategy in addressing the persistent issues of kidnapping and other forms of violent crime plaguing the nation.

His appeal was made during the 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, a significant gathering of legal professionals. The context of the conference provided a platform for Otse to voice his concerns and recommendations to key stakeholders in the country's justice and security apparatus.

Otse's emphasis is on shifting from reactive measures to a more anticipatory approach. He believes that security forces should move beyond responding to incidents after they occur and instead focus on preventing them through intelligence gathering, community engagement, and strategic interventions. This proactive stance, he argues, is crucial for effectively tackling the complex security challenges Nigeria faces.