Popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has reportedly been arrested at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch after he allegedly confronted staff over suspicious transactions on his mother’s account.
According to viral reports circulating on social media, the incident occurred when VeryDarkMan visited the bank to lodge a complaint regarding unauthorized debits he claimed had affected his mother’s savings.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the influencer became visibly upset during the interaction with bank officials, which may have led to tensions escalating.
While details remain sketchy, reports suggest that security personnel were called in following the altercation.
VeryDarkMan was said to have been taken into custody shortly after.
As of the time of this report, GTBank has not issued an official statement, but VeryDarkMan’s management or legal team Barr. Deji dropped a post on his twitter account confirming the arrest.
The arrest has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans and followers debating the circumstances and whether the situation could have been handled differently by both parties.
This incident adds to a growing list of controversies involving the outspoken digital personality, who has built a following by speaking out on issues affecting everyday Nigerians.
