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‘My NBA speech wasn’t fair’ – VeryDarkMan apologises to security operatives
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Henry Oduah , as published by Vanguard
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The activist's initial comments were made during a discussion about insecurity. A social media activist has expressed regret over comments made at a recent conference.
A social media activist has expressed regret over comments made at a recent conference. The activist, known as VeryDarkMan, had made remarks that sparked controversy. He has since posted a video acknowledging that his words were unfair to certain individuals. These individuals include those who work in security roles, such as the military and police.
The activist's initial comments were made during a discussion about insecurity. He has now clarified that his intention was not to accuse all security personnel of wrongdoing.
Further details about the incident and the activist's apology are available from the source.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: Vanguard ·
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