Kehinde Fajobi
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has disclosed that he and his family have received threats over his potential legal action in a case involving social critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.
In an interview with Sahara Reporters on Monday, October 7, 2024, Falana revealed that some individuals had threatened to burn his office and harm his daughter if he pursued legal action. He described those behind the threats as “mentally deranged.”
“The only disturbing area in this scenario is the threat to me and one of my two daughters. Some of these guys who I believe are mentally deranged have dared me: ‘If you go to court, we shall burn your office.’ They have also sent messages to one of my daughters, saying, ‘If your father goes to court, we shall kill you,’” Falana recounted.
“I just laughed and told my daughter, don’t worry, I will take it up.”
Falana emphasised his commitment to addressing the threats and ensuring justice is served.
“I have already taken that up because we must also let these guys know where we are coming from,” he said.