The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the well-known social media activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he fulfils his bail conditions.
"EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, speaking to BBC News Pidgin on Monday, said, 'We'll release him if he fulfils his bail conditions, and we'll take the case to court as soon as possible.'"
He added that VDM's arrest came after several complaints were made by different people, alleging wrongdoing.
“We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners,” he said.
The arrest of VDM, conducted in Abuja by operatives of the EFCC, has caused a significant negative reaction online. Many people are accusing the commission of cracking down on those who disagree with them.
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