Popular Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has ignited heated debate after a viral video in which he passionately urged residents of Plateau State, particularly in areas like Angwan Rukuba, to take proactive steps to protect themselves following deadly attacks...READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
The comments came in the wake of a brutal assault on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North on the night of March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday), where gunmen reportedly killed several people, including pregnant women, during what residents described as a celebration. Eyewitness accounts and videos from the scene showed widespread shock and anger, with many accusing security forces of failing to prevent or respond effectively to the violence.
In the widely circulated video, filmed amid protests and community gatherings, VeryDarkMan expressed deep frustration over recurring insecurity and government inaction. He told locals not to wait passively for authorities, saying words to the effect of: “If you keep quiet and wait for the government… when does this stop? You promise us security, but nobody is secure!”
He encouraged residents to mobilize, strategize, and defend their communities, stressing self-protection: “Please protect yourselves and don’t wait for the government.” In stronger language, he reportedly said things like “Anybody you see that is not from here, anybody that looks suspicious, before they get you down, get them down!” and addressed people in Rukuba with “Enough is Enough… Anybody wey you see wey cross your path, [defend yourself].”VDM also made broader remarks acknowledging that ordinary people are capable of violence when pushed, referencing groups like Boko Haram and bandits, while framing it as a call to stop being victims.
He appeared emotional, visiting the scene and speaking directly to affected youths and protesters.
Context of the Violence
The incident in Angwan Rukuba is part of Plateau State’s long-standing cycle of attacks, often blamed on suspected Fulani militants or bandits, though investigations into the latest killings are ongoing. Reports indicate attackers wore military-style camouflage, adding to community confusion and distrust of security forces. The state government has condemned the violence, imposed curfews in some areas, and stated that suspects are yet to be fully identified.
VeryDarkMan’s intervention followed his on-ground reporting from the affected area, where he highlighted the human cost and questioned why such tragedies keep recurring despite promises of security.
Public Reactions
The video has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters, who accuse him of inflammatory rhetoric that could encourage vigilantism or ethnic profiling in an already tense region. Others defend his statements as a raw, emotional outburst born from desperation after witnessing the aftermath of the attacks, arguing it was a call for self-defense rather than unprovoked aggression.
Residents and commentators across Nigeria have called for calm, urging security agencies to investigate the original attacks thoroughly and bring perpetrators to justice, while warning against any escalation into further reprisal violence. Many emphasize that the rule of law must prevail and that blanket calls to arms risk turning communities against one another.
Plateau State has seen repeated cycles of communal clashes and banditry, with both Christian and Muslim communities suffering losses over the years. This latest tragedy, coming during Easter preparations, has deepened sorrow and demands for better governance and security.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on preventing further bloodshed and addressing the root causes of insecurity in the region.
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