EFCC reveals condition for VDM’s release

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has confirmed that popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he meets his bail conditions.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, 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.”;

According to him, VDM’s arrest followed multiple petitions submitted 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 backlash online, with many accusing the commission of engaging in a crackdown on dissent.

DAILY POST reports that some to demand his immediate release.