The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stated that popular social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he meets his bail conditions.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed this on Monday, while speaking to BBC News Pidgin.
“We will release him if he meets his bail conditions, and we will take the case to court as soon as possible,” he stated.
Oyewale revealed that VDM’s arrest followed multiple petitions submitted by various individuals, alleging misconduct.
“We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners,” the EFCCC spokesperson further stated.
The arrest of VDM by operatives of the EFCC in Abuja has triggered a strong backlash online, with many accusing the anti-graft commission of engaging in a crackdown on dissent.
