VeryDarkMan was arrested at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch in Abuja on Friday
By Kehinde Okeowo
Social media activist and influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
His release was announced on Wednesday by former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle.
He wrote,“Thanks to unrelenting efforts of all @thatverydarkman has been released from unjust detention at the @officialEFCC. He is with his ebullient lawyer, @adeyanjudeji.”
Also confirming his release, VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in a post on X, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and various public figures who spoke up in support of his client.
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“VDM released to us on bail,” Adeyanju wrote.
“Special thanks to @DAPLawFirm, especially the head of our firm @Marvin_Omorogbe. Thank you Nigerians for speaking up for him. Thank you Egbon @YeleSowore. Thank you HE Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Davido, opposition lawmakers, etc. I must also thank the chairman of EFCC for indulging and listening to all my concerns since on Friday last week and his team. The struggle continues,” he added.
TheNiche had earlier reported that VeryDarkMan was arrested at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch in Abuja on Friday and kept in the custody of the anti-graft agency.
His arrest later led to pretests across the nation with Nigeria youths demanding his immediate and unconditional release.
