Drama as Nigerian man empties GTBank account over VeryDarkMan’s arrest

A Nigerian man has created buzz online after publicly protesting the arrest of controversial influencer VeryDarkMan by withdrawing all his money from Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank).

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the disgruntled customer slammed the bank for what he called a “reckless move” and demanded the immediate release of the social media personality. He further warned GTBank to “leave Nigeria” if VeryDarkMan remains in custody.

VeryDarkMan was reportedly arrested at a GTBank branch in Abuja where he accompanied his mother to lodge a complaint over unauthorized deductions from her account, despite not being indebted to the bank. According to witnesses, the influencer was taken away by police officers while discussions with the bank staff were still ongoing.

A video posted online by his brother showed the emotional moment their mother broke down in tears following the arrest, adding to public outrage.

As of press time, neither GTBank nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement addressing the incident.

The arrest has triggered reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the bank’s role and the basis for involving law enforcement.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@IamSpecial_Kay: “Are you sure you move or you need funds.

@Nuel_Modric: “Oga you no move anything jare, na your balance be that.”

@stakerszn: “Your book balance was 450 naira na be all your money when you move out of GTBank? Omo werey.”

@KingUbGentle: “It’s time we show them who be the real owners of Nigeria. This is our land . We will not lose it to criminals.”

@Iam_jahbwai: “Moving money to another bank controlled by the same CBN is a total waste. Take the money out and invest it into something instead but moving it to another bank na the same corporation hahaha.”

@omobadebayo02: “Gtbank is so useless. Person send me 10k yesterday, them comot #400 immediately! Lai payan funmi.”

@friday_ibezim: “You are a staff or a petty trader that’s why you won’t understand why they reacted the way they did, a brand is like a child that you nurtured and raised with love you can’t tolerate any attack on her no matter how little it may seem.”

@magicfingers07: “Nigerians and clout you think moving funds between banks is that easy. You think banking with Nigeria banks you’re doing them a favor. They’re the ones doing you favors by helping you keep your money. Their money don’t come from your savings account. Operate a business account”