VeryDarkMan, the social media critic, has regained freedom after meeting his bail condition.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had arraigned the activist for alleged impersonation.

Following his arraignment on Friday, VeryDarkMan was granted bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties, each required to post an equivalent amount.

The court also ordered the fitness expert to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification.

VeryDarkMan’s arraignment came after he shared a video where he appeared in a police uniform, a move the law enforcement agency condemned as unauthorised.

The social media celebrity also introduced himself as the “chief superintendent of police (CSP) of the online division”.

The police said it would launch an investigation to determine the source of the police gear used and the authority under which the activist acted.

VeryDarkMan would later apologise to the police and explain that he did not intend to impersonate the law enforcement agency.

“I didn’t intend to impersonate the police in anyway and I tender my unreserved apologies to the Nigeria police force and the office of the inspector general of police,” he had said.

“I will like to use the medium to tell the general public to always seek permission from the police or other law enforcement agencies before using anything that might look like their uniform.

“You might want to use it for good but there are others that might want to use it for bad, so it’s good to get full approval before using anything that might seem impersonating👍 @nigeriapoliceforce.”

At least 10 persons have died after a building collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, at Jegeda Oluloyo, Ona Ara LGA.

In a statement, the Oyo State Fire Service Agency said seven persons were rescued from the rubble.

“The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which 10 persons have been recovered from the debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive,” the statement reads.

“Rescue operation is still going on.”

The incident adds to the growing list of building collapse incidents across the country.

In June 2023, a two-storey building collapsed in the Inalende area of Ibadan following a downpour.

At least seven people died last weekend after a building collapsed in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested Jubril Musa,“a major arms dealer”, in Plateau state.

In a statement on Thursday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the NPF, said Musa was apprehended with a cache of weapons.

He added that the suspect confessed to supplying arms to bandits and kidnappers in the region.

“The suspect, identified as Jubril Musa ‘m’, was arrested with 2 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition (long), 1 Makarov pistol, 1 fabricated Bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of G3 live ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition (short), and a single round of 9mm live ammunition,” he said.

Adejobi added that within a month, the police arrested hundreds of suspects connected to crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.

“Since October 1, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime,” Adejobi added.

“These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, and 167 suspected cultists.

“Additionally, 210 firearms and 3,172 rounds of various calibres of ammunition were recovered.

“The Police were also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue 64 kidnapping victims across the country.”

Adejobi said the arrests demonstrate the force’s commitment under Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), to address threats to public safety.

“The Inspector General of Police once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country through various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies,” he said.

“The goal of these initiatives is to achieve a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and to make significant strides in combating violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.

“Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless in its mission to reduce crimes and criminalities in accordance with the Rule of Law, upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out duties of protecting lives and properties.”