In a heated and unexpected twist, popular social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, made headlines once again—this time not for his usual online exposés, but for storming into a prominent Nigerian bank alongside his mother to demand an explanation over what they described as "unjustified and suspicious deductions" from her account.
Eyewitnesses at the banking hall described the scene as tense but composed, as the outspoken figure, known for his no-nonsense approach on social media, accompanied his visibly upset mother to the customer service desk. The pair demanded a breakdown of recent charges which they claimed had drained significant funds without any clear justification.
"How can money keep disappearing from her account and nobody in this bank can explain where it’s going?" VeryDarkMan was heard asking staff during the confrontation. "If this can happen to my mother, what about everyday Nigerians who don’t have anyone to speak for them?"
The situation quickly drew attention from customers and staff alike, with some capturing parts of the incident on video, which has since begun circulating on social media, fueling discussions around transparency in Nigeria’s banking sector.
Sources close to the activist revealed that the unexplained deductions had been ongoing for several months, with repeated visits to the bank yielding no clear answers or restitution. Frustrated by the lack of accountability, the duo decided to escalate matters publicly.
"The bank has been making these deductions under vague descriptions like 'maintenance fees' and 'transaction levies', yet no actual service was rendered," VeryDarkMan stated in a follow-up video posted to his platform. "This is how the system exploits people in silence—and we’re not going to let it slide."
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing their own stories of alleged unauthorized bank charges. Several have commended VeryDarkMan for using his platform to amplify the issue and hold financial institutions accountable.
Consumer rights advocates have also weighed in, urging banks to prioritize transparency, and calling on regulatory bodies like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to investigate widespread claims of arbitrary deductions from customer accounts.
While the bank in question has yet to release an official statement on the incident, the episode has reignited conversations about digital banking ethics, financial literacy, and the need for customer protection in a tech-driven economy.
For VeryDarkMan, however, this isn’t just about one transaction. It’s about a system that often leaves everyday Nigerians powerless—and the growing call for change in how institutions treat their customers.
"This isn't just about my mum," he emphasized. "It’s about millions of people being silently robbed. And if we don’t speak out, who will?"
