“I Think the Government Has Forgotten About Them” -VDM Reacts to Alleged Kidnap Victims Video

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has sparked concern online after reacting to a video allegedly posted by kidnappers showing individuals who were reportedly abducted in Kaduna State.

According to VeryDarkMan, the footage was uploaded on TikTok and appears to contain videos of kidnapping victims still being held in captivity.

He claimed the victims were allegedly abducted from Ariko, Kaduna State, on April 5, 2026, and remain in the custody of their captors months after the incident.

Expressing concern over the situation, he suggested that the kidnappers may have released the video in response to reports that the government paid a ransom for the victims’ release.

According to him:

“This video was uploaded on TikTok, and I believe it was created by kidnappers because all the videos there show kidnapped victims. According to them, they are angry after the Nigerian government claimed it paid ₦1 billion along with 35 motorcycles, which they say is a lie. I think the government have already forgotten about those victims.”

VeryDarkMan further noted that a breastfeeding mother was allegedly among those shown in the video, describing the situation as heartbreaking.