Martins Vincent Otse, the social media critic better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
VeryDarkMan, known for his outspoken commentary on social media, was reportedly arrested some couple of days ago on allegations of cyberstalking.
The social media influencer’ arrest triggered a strong backlash online, with many accusing the commission of engaging in a crackdown on dissent.
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Earlier, as reported by eelive.ng, some youths on Monday took to the streets of Abuja to demand his immediate release.
According to the anti-graft agency, the activist’ arrest was due to his failure to honour several invitations over allegations of financial misconduct.
On Wednesday evening, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore confirmed VDM’s release via his official Facebook page with the short update: “VDM Released!”
In another post on his 𝕏 handle, Sowore wrote: “Thanks to unrelenting efforts of all VeryDarkMan has been released from unjust detention at the EFCC! He is with his ebullient lawyer, Deji Adeyanju #RevolutionNow”
The EFCC has yet to issue a formal statement confirming the release.
