The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that famous social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will regain his freedom once he fulfils his bail conditions.
Spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, said this 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.”
He said VDM was arrested following several complaints by various individuals, alleging misconduct.
“We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners,” he said.
VDM’s arrest, carried out in Abuja by EFCC operatives, has triggered a strong agitation online, with many accusing the commission of engaging in a crackdown on dissent.
It was gathered that some disgusting Nigerians on Monday staged a protest on the streets of Abuja to demand the activist’s freedom.
