Popular activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has led a peaceful walk in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, to raise awareness about the growing insecurity in the region.
The activist had earlier announced his arrival in Anambra over the weekend, stating that the walk was organized in response to the recent abduction and killing of a young businessman, Mr. Martins Onyekere, CEO of Fish Magnet—a company specializing in fresh and dried fish.
During the walk on Tuesday, thousands of youths, all dressed in black, joined VeryDarkMan in a solemn march. The rally began at the popular Aroma Junction and proceeded to Ring Road Junction in Awka, where the late businessman had his office.
Before the protest, police authorities in Anambra had warned the activist against using the protest to cause a breach of peace.
A statement by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga read: “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu has issued a stern warning to social media influencer Mr Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
“He cautioned him against making statements or taking actions capable of inciting tension or breaching public peace within the State.”
The Command advised the Verydarkman to allow the family of the deceased to mourn their son in peace, without holding a gathering that can upset in the peace of the state.
“CP Orutugu urged residents and visitors alike to go about their lawful duties without fear, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order. He further advised social media users and public figures to exercise restraint and avoid spreading misinformation or making inciting remarks.”
The protest march is still ongoing as at the time of this report.
The protest march has been joined by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Media, Mr Ejimofor Opara and several other government representatives.
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