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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigeria Police Force has distanced itself from the unauthorised use of its uniform and insignia by social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.<\/p>\n

The police said it has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the uniform and insignia VeryDarkMan wore in one of his videos.<\/p>\n

In the said video, the influencer was seen donning a full police regalia with accoutrements while describing himself as social media police and not an activist.<\/p>\n

Condemning his act, the police said the influencer\u2019s action contravened Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law.<\/p>\n

According to the statement on police\u2019s official X page: \u201cThe Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as \u201cVDM,\u201d in a video posted on his social media platforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Force unequivocally disassociates itself from this unauthorized portrayal and has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to remind the public that the unauthorized use of Police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements constitutes a criminal offense, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the Nigeria Police Force recognizes and supports the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation space, we strongly caution against the misuse of Police uniforms or symbols. Unauthorized use of these items undermines the values and integrity of the Force and will not be tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Nigeria Police Force has distanced itself from the unauthorised use of its uniform and insignia by social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The police said it has launched a full investigation to determine the source of the uniform and insignia VeryDarkMan wore in one of his videos. 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