How Court Granted VeryDarkMan Bail

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November 1, 2024

The Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted bail of N2 million to social media critic Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, along with other stringent conditions.

VeryDarkMan was arraigned on Friday in Court 1 at the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, in the Federal Capital Territory on charges of unauthorized use of a police uniform.

Outlining the bail conditions, VeryDarkMan’s counsel, Deji Ayedanju, explained that the court required the sureties to provide valid identification and swear an affidavit ensuring that the defendant would be present for all trial proceedings.

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The court further directed that the prosecution should verify the sureties’ addresses, and the sureties must submit copies of their utility bills. Additionally, Adeyanju noted that the court mandated VeryDarkMan to sign an affidavit affirming his commitment to attend all trial sessions.

He said, “Two million, two sureties in like terms. Sureties to deposit international passports, sureties to provide means of Identification. Sureties to depose to affidavit to provide the defendant during trial at all times.

“⁠Prosecutor to verify sureties’ address. Sureties to provide utility bills, defendant to depose to affidavit to be available at all times during trial. Sureties to reside within the Court’s jurisdiction, particularly Abuja municipal.”