Social media influencer and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is in the news again for his bravery during a recent kidnapping attempt.
The attempt happened in Edo State and an eyewitness shared his firsthand experience of how everything happened as he recounted VDM’s bravery.
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According to the witness, he was in the same car with VDM when they came In contact with with the kidnappers who had apparently emptied a bus before them.
He explained that instead of turning back, VDM urged them to move forward because he claims “he can never run away from kidnappers.”
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The eyewitness recounted how they even came across 30 military officers who were allegedly afraid to go after these kidnappers.
“It was VDM that was gingering them. When he realized they were afraid, he shouted that we should turn back, that he would collect their guns and pursue the kidnappers himself,” the eyewitness recounted how VDM took over from the officers.
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After realizing the soldiers had run off, VDM and his team went back to help the man who had been shot. He was still alive when they did.
Concluding his statement, he explained how the social media influencer is not just running his mouth.
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“Everything VDM does on social media is not for clout – in real life, he get mind,” he recalled.
The incident has been confirmed by the Edo State Police Command. A manhunt for the kidnappers is underway.
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Although some criticise VDM as a clout chaser, this is not the first time the social media influencer and activist has selflessly defended others.