Revealed: The Arrest of Online Celebrity VeryDarkMan.
DSS Prepared to Assume Custody of VeryDarkMan Following Questioning by EFCC and Police - Insider Information
Stepping into the spotlight, Martins Vincent Otse, infamously known as VeryDarkMan, found himself squared off against authorities last Friday at a bank in Area 3, Abuja. This high-profile takedown was the result of a collaborative effort involving the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to eyewitnesses, VeryDarkMan was shrouded in controversy before his disappearance, with accusations of cyberstalking looming over him. Accounts allege that he was subjected to rough treatment prior to his removal by the operatives.
In the aftermath of the arrest, protesters mobilized in Abuja, parading through the streets to the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, and bearing placards that decried his imprisonment and urged his release. They cited the abuse of power and suppression of dissenting voices as the motivation behind their peaceful demonstrations.
Reports suggest that a source within the security circle confirmed: "Upon interrogation by the EFCC, the police will carry out their own investigations and then hand him over to the DSS. VeryDarkMan has a long road ahead. He is currently detained based on a court order."
Curiously, reports now indicate that VeryDarkMan may be released on Tuesday, with a court arraignment expected to follow on Thursday. This development comes amidst the uproar over his detention, with many proclaiming it to be an assault on freedom of expression.
A leading EFCC official shared with Vanguard, "VeryDarkMan has remained in custody as he has not yet been formally arraigned in court."
Bitesize Insights:
- The arrest of VeryDarkMan, also known as Martins Vincent Otse, took place on May 2, 2025, in Abuja, allegedly due to cyberstalking allegations.
- His arrest was a collaborative effort involving the DSS, the Nigeria Police Force, and the EFCC.
- While more details are awaited, VeryDarkMan may be released on Tuesday with a court arraignment scheduled for Thursday.
- Prior to this arrest, he faced legal issues in March 2024 over cyberbullying and defamation charges.
- The ongoing public support can be reflected in the popular #FREEVDM hashtag on social media.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that VeryDarkMan, currently in custody, has not yet been formally arraigned in court.
- Reports now indicate that VeryDarkMan, the online celebrity under investigation for cyberstalking, may be released on Tuesday, with a court arraignment expected to follow on Thursday.
- Protesters have mobilized in Abuja, voicing their concerns about the alleged abuse of power and suppression of dissenting voices in the arrest of VeryDarkMan.
- The Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) collaborated to carry out the arrest of VeryDarkMan at a bank in Area 3, Abuja.
- VeryDarkMan, whose arrest has sparked widespread debate in Nigeria's general news, crime-and-justice, politics, and social media spheres, will find himself undergoing further investigations by the police and potentially the DSS after his interrogation by the EFCC.
