EFCC Prepared to Liberate VeryDarkMan

In a groundbreaking development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly slated to release Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, following a flurry of accusations against him. This latest update comes amidst mounting scrutiny of the EFCC, following the controversial arrest of the social media critic on Friday, May 2, 2025.

The anticipated release of VeryDarkMan, initially set for Tuesday, is preceded by plans to formally charge him in court on Thursday, according to a senior EFCC official speaking with Vanguard. The arrest, which ignited widespread public outrage and allegations of a suppression of free speech, was prompted due to an array of complaints against the activist.

The EFCC's charges against VeryDarkMan are reportedly rooted in numerous petitions alleging cyberstalking and related offenses stemming from multiple individuals, as confirmed by the Commission's Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, speaking with BBC News Pidgin on Monday. Oyewale reiterated that the complaints were not solely from one source, namely GTBank.

The EFCC has been adamant that they will adhere to due process, and intends to arraign the activist in court, with his release forthcoming once bail conditions are met. Amidst the controversy, critics argue that the arrest may hinder dissent, while the EFCC maintains that their actions comply with the law.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to charge Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, with cyberstalking and related offenses, according to a senior EFCC official speaking with Vanguard.
The planned court appearance by VeryDarkMan comes after he was controversially arrested on Friday, May 2, 2025, which ignited public outrage due to allegations of a suppression of free speech, the arrest being prompted by numerous complaints against the activist.
The complaints against VeryDarkMan were rooted in multiple petitions alleging cyberstalking and related offenses, as confirmed by the EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, speaking with BBC News Pidgin on Monday.
The EFCC has maintained that they will adhere to due process, and plans to arraign the activist in court once bail conditions are met, with the anticipated release initially set for Tuesday.
Critics argue that the arrest of a social media critic may hinder dissent, while the EFCC maintains that their actions comply with the law, as they move through the legal proceedings.
The DSS is reportedly set to take custody of VeryDarkMan after the EFCC and police interrogation, according to a source.
Protests have erupted in Abuja in response to VDM's arrest, with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) expressing concerns over the situation, citing potential infringements on free speech and the need for transparency in the handling of the case.