The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has confirmed 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, while speaking to BBC News Pidgin on Monday, stated, “We will release him if he meets his bail conditions, and we will take the case to court as soon as possible.”
According to him, VDM’s arrest followed multiple petitions submitted by various individuals, alleging misconduct.
„Wir haben ihn festgenommen, um auf eine Reihe von Vorwürfen zu reagieren, die einige Antragsteller gegen ihn erhoben haben“, sagte er.
The arrest of VDM by EFCC operatives in Abuja has sparked a significant online backlash, with numerous accusations directed at the commission for allegedly conducting a crackdown on dissent.
reports that on Monday, some young people marched in the streets of Abuja to call for his immediate release.
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