Verydarkman's release expected on Tuesday

Verydarkman's release expected on Tuesday

Indications have emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will release Martins Otse, a prominent social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday. The Nation also learned that there are plans to formally charge him in court on Thursday. A senior official of the anti-graft agency, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Monday, noting that while Otse remains in custody, he has not yet …

Atiku: VDM's arrest shows growing authoritarianism of Tinubu's regime - Daily Trust

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration for the arrest and detention of Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, social media commentator known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM was last week arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and has been in custody since then. In a post on his X handle, on Monday, Atiku said the arrest by the EFCC is another “blatant abuse of power by t…

EFCC confirms VeryDarkMan’s arrest - says court charges imminent

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular social commentator, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), citing multiple petitions against him, primarily related to allegations of cyberstalking. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed on Monday that VDM was taken into custody after several individuals submitted petitions accusing him of online harassment. “We arrested him to respond to a serie…

Verydarkman’s release expected on Tuesday

Indications have emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will release Martins Otse, a prominent social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday. The Nation also learned that there are plans to formally charge him in court on Thursday. A senior official of the anti-graft agency, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Monday, noting that while Otse remains in custody, he has not yet …

Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan, Grilled By EFCC For Hours Over Source Of Income, Mercy Chinwo Suit, Others

SaharaReporters also learned that VDM was questioned about his allegations against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions filed against him. The questioning reportedly covered his source of income, how he generates content, and […] The post Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan, Gr…

Centre Condemns The Arrest, Treatment Of Martins Ortse A.k.a Very Dark Man - Swift Reporters

The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness has condemned the arrest of human rights activist Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and has been compelled to issue this press statement in response to the distressing reports surrounding the recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a press release signed by the Director General of the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens…