- Verydarkman has reacted to the directive of Niger state governor Mohammed Bago to security operatives to arrest anyone wearing dreadlocks
- The social media critic berated the governor and shared reasons his directive was a wrong move against the youth
- Verydarkman also called on the governor to apologise to people with dreadlocks, stating that it doesn’t mean irresponsibility
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A recent directive by Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago, banning the wearing of dreadlocks has sparked public debate, with social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, weighing in on the issue
TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Bago directed security operatives in Niger to arrest anyone wearing dreadlocks during a security meeting held in Minna on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Social media critic VDM berates Niger Gov over directive against dreadlocks.
Credit: verydarkblackman/umarbago3Source: Instagram
According to Bago, the measure was part of efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity in the state capital.
“Anyone found in possession of any weapon, including knives and sticks, should be treated as an armed robber, and if killed, the parents must pay for the bullet before releasing the corpse. Anyone keeping dreadlock hair should be arrested and shaved,” he stated in a video that has since gone viral on social media.
VDM reacts to directive against dreadlocks
The social media critic, in a video, on Wednesday, April 23, spoke against the directive, stating it could lead to the close of business for people who were into making dreadlocks in the state.
VDM stated that dreadlocks doesn’t mean irresponsibility, claiming it in fact meant strength, citing Samson in the bible as an example.
“All the people they don catch for insecurity, none of them carry dreadlocks, show him a Boko Haram with dreadlocks,” VDM said in the video.
VDM speaks for people with dreadlocks following Niger government order.
Credit: verydarkblackmanSource: Instagram
He further said the governor cannot stereotype the people with dreadlocks by linking them to insecurity in the state.
“You should apologise to the people with dreadlocks, it is a bad stereotype,” he added.
In a caption of the video, VDM added,
“Quick message to the executive governor of Niger state minna Mr umaru bago in respect of the new passed law that everyone on dreads should be arr3st3d and shave because of insecurity well to start with that will be a clampdown on their right to choice amongst other things.”
In related news, TheTalk.NG recalls reporting that VDM shared his experience in Plateau over his comment about the state governor.
The video of VDM reacting to Niger state governor’s directive against dreadlocks below:
Reactions to VDM’s video
TheTalk.NG captured some of the reactions as some netizens supported VDM. Read the comments below:
KAYBLUE3031 said:
“Abeg who changed our dear country to these for God sake God didn’t do mistake made me here oo nah bad leader we mistake chosen for our leader.”
Abdul_Kangiwa reacted:
“Bro, in the North, locks re often culturally perceived as a sign of irresponsibility. Regarding the issue of insecurity that was mentioned, there’s currently an incident unfolding in Minna metropolis involving gang-related violence.”
Sharpcy_treats commented:
“I support this because it helps us differentiate between people who are normal and those who are mad.”
OlaniyiTaofiq said:
“You can dare him by visiting Niger state with your Nkprumiri hair.”
@Ibrahim87409863 said:
“Guy stopped just because you carry dreadlock hair doesn’t mean you should attack governor like,, and his specifically talking about Niger state only not the all Nigeria,, the only thing you can do is investigate before jumping into conclusion.”
VDM on old comment about Priscilla’s marriage
TheTalk.NG previously reported that VDM broke his silence after his old video about Prisiclla Ojo’s marriage with Juma Jux re-emerged online.
VDM was dragged over his comment about Priscilla and her man during the heat of his exchange with Iyabo Ojo.
The critic, in a new video, advised his detractors to allow Priscilla to celebrate her wedding in peace.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at TheTalk.NG.
Source: TheTalk.NG
