The EFCC has granted administrative bail to “VeryDarkMan”.
VDM was arrested at a GTBank branch in Abuja while disputing a suspicious loan deduction from his mother’s account, which she allegedly did not apply for.
According to reports, security agents blindfolded VDM and physically attacked him during his arrest.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has verified that social media activist Martins Innocent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was granted administrative bail.
VDM was detained over the weekend at a GTBank branch in Abuja. He apparently went to the bank to contest a loan deduction from his mother’s account, which she never applied for.
According to sources, he was blindfolded and violently abused by security agents during his detention.
His imprisonment prompted significant alarm, with many claiming that high-profile individuals influenced the EFCC’s decision to detain him in reprisal for his outspoken social media posts.
According to an EFCC statement made on Tuesday, Otse was arrested in connection with “grave allegations of financial malfeasance.” The agency acquired a legitimate remand order after receiving multiple applications, allowing them to hold him for more than 24 hours as per the law.
Although he is still in detention, the EFCC revealed that he has been offered administrative bail and would be released if he meets the requirements.
“The EFCC has a legal right to detain Otse in detention alongside any other suspect under investigation by the Commission. The necessary Remand Order was obtained in this regard. He has been offered administrative bail and will be released once he has fulfilled all of the bail requirements.
“The Commission welcomes Nigerians’ interest in its actions. The zeal, energy and torrential reactions to all of its activities are appreciated.
“However, insinuations about its motivation for carrying out its task should stop. The EFCC should be allowed to carry out its duties without fear or favour. “Charges will be filed as soon as the investigations are completed,” the statement said.
The agency also stated that Otse failed to react to many formal invitations made to him via his known addresses and contact methods, resulting in his detention.
The EFCC emphasized that the claims entail severe financial malfeasance, which is within its purview as part of its primary mission to combat economic and financial crimes.
Since his detention, there has been increased domestic and international pressure for his release.
See the comments below:
@Edesiri_56: You do not fight corruption; rather, you fight against those who fight corruption. You are one of the challenges Nigeria faces, along with the government. How can a country with such bad leaders holding positions in Nigerian legislation progress?
@yopy30BG: WE KNOW AND IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT YOU PEOPLE HAVE NOTHING INCRIMINATING AGAINST HIM; YOU WERE JUST CONFUSED ALL THIS TIME ABOUT WHAT TO TELL THE PEOPLE; NOW LOOK AT WHAT YOU CAME UP WITH. Shame on all of you. Make Una Shaa release me and use his own mouth to tell us what really happened. Because no one believes a nonsensical story any longer.
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@KestyDeveloper: From cyberstalking to financial malfeasance, what do they do for themselves? Do you even understand the external appearance of your dramas? The unpleasant reality is that politically exposed individuals who plundered monies like mad are still free. I don’t understand. You folks always…e nor dey tire una?
@iam_Drelex: Was Yahaya Bello arrested after refusing to honor an invitation? I feel he is still a free man.
@1blackoracle: So, what about the folks who committed serious financial crimes against the government yet are still free?
@Homiebishop: Everything must be done by Cho Cho Cho. Show us any politician you have previously arrested and sentenced to prison to serve.
