"I Was Stepped on": Man Narrates How He Was almost Killed at Fish Magnet's Candlelight Procession
- A man who participated in the candlelight procession for Fish Magnet has recounted what happened on that day
- The man, who identifies as a Ratel gang member, claimed he almost lost his life at the procession and was rescued by VeryDarkMan
- Speaking exclusively with Legit.ng, David Oletu, the managing editor of The Diadem Magazine, reacted to Fish Magnet's death
A Nigerian man, Oluebube, has urged people to pay respect to and fear Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
Oluebube, a Ratel gang member, emphasised VeryDarkMan's influence, which attracted a crowd for Fish Magnet's candlelight procession.
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On Tuesday, August 5, VeryDarkMan led a crowd of mourners to pay their last respects to the slain Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, who was found dead in Anambra on Sunday, July 27.
"If you don't fear VeryDarkMan, you see today, fear him. I'm not joking. Why I went live was to tell you guys that if you don't fear or respect VeryDarkMan, please fear him today," he said in Pidgin English.
Fish Magnet procession: Man who almost died
In a video, the man said he almost lost his life at the procession as he was stepped on and pushed to the point that VeryDarkMan was his only saving grace.
He claimed that his slippers were cut, which meant he had to trek barefoot for almost five hours.
"I trekked barefoot for almost five hours...I was stepped on and pushed to the point that VeryDarkMan began pitying me.
"...It got to a point VeryDarkMan had to drag and hold me...Any day I am not seen during such occasions, let it be known that I am protecting my life..."
He spoke highly of VeryDarkMan, detailing his efforts towards ensuring it was a peaceful procession.
The video of Oluebube narrating his experience was shared on Facebook by Loveth Omo TV and stirred reactions online.
Media editor reacts to Fish Magnet's demise
In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, the Managing Editor of The Diadem Magazine, David Oletu, reacted to the tragic demise of Fish Magnet. In his words:
"I believe no matter how bad a land becomes, there will always be good in it—good that can give lasting hope. Fish Magnet was one of those rare lights. Sadly, while some people work to water the dry leaves so they can grow and bear fruit, others burn them with the fire of their guns and cut them down with the sharpness of their axes.
"Fish Magnet was a young man fighting to survive through honest, noble means in a place where many young people feel hopeless and misrepresented to the world. He was building something beautiful—not just for himself, but for others. Through his dried fish business, he was creating opportunities for other struggling youths. But his life was cut short by kidnappers who saw only money in his success after his business gained attention on social media..."
He continued:
"It’s a painful tragedy that should bring national mourning. We lost someone who was a solution, an asset to our economy, and a man with pure zeal to impact society through his hard work. Now we are left to ask: Should we hide our wins from the world? Should we bury the solutions we bring to a land crying for help? Should we shrink our light so that it doesn’t attract the darkness of envy and greed? These questions are the silent battles many good people now face.
"Young men like Fish Magnet uplift the image of our country, while people like the kidnappers tear it down. We are trying, each in our own way, to fix our image through good works. Yet, too often, we destroy our brightest lights with our own hands—out of greed, jealousy, and selfish ambition. This is not hunger. This is not just the economy. This is a lack of empathy, a disease in the heart.
"We must tighten security. We must teach our younger ones coming up to survive with empathy, not violence. It is unfair to keep punishing the good people of this land. Fish Magnet didn’t deserve what happened to him—and neither do the many others who have suffered in the same way."
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Fish Magnet's procession: Man's experience elicits reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man's experience at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession below:
Dessy Onos Prime said:
"Why u go wear pam.
"That kind movement na men movement.
"Next time Abeg dey wear shoe 👟."
trust t. said:
"We thank God Almighty for that n u guys should help us keep protecting him in Jesus name."
Nwoye Rita said:
"I respect him ..I don't fear him,he no be God..oga no dey put hand for God eyes."
Glory Ceepee said:
"I don't fear him.
"But I respect him a lot.
"Na my presido be that I no get another one."
Algebra Tonylyte Ipuole said:
"Oga keep quiet!
"Him K!ller(s) fit even dey dey crowd.
"U dey mention love.
"Fayke Love!"
Olisaemeka Paul Ofoche said:
"Be careful of people you're listening to and their lifestyle because by their fruits we shall know them.
"First cut ✂️ that nail and respect to all that stand for the truth irrespective of our differences but nobody is GOD ALMIGHTY."
Madan Recheal said:
"We all are ratel for real, but see where I want to correct you, you only respect people you don't fear anyone, becos if you do is a sin before God, you only fear God the maker."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man had shared what VeryDarkMan said at Fish Magnet's candelight procession that made him leave immediately.
Fish Magnet: Photographer's observation about VeryDarkMan's eyes
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that an observant photographer at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession had pointed out what he noticed about VeryDarkMan's eyes.
The young man, a web developer, noted that the procession was also to raise awareness about the alarming security situation in the country.
He said that he saw pain in the eyes of VeryDarkMan and released pictures he had taken at the procession to show his observation. The photographer recounted how he was attacked in 2024, during which he lost his camera and other things worth over N1 million.
Source: Legit.ng
