Tension Rises As EFCC Holds VeryDarkMan In Extended Custody Without Bail

Popular social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), faced a second round of intense questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday.

Sources within the commission disclosed that the hours-long interrogation centered on Otse’s recent viral claims accusing the EFCC of systemic corruption and a lack of accountability.

VDM had previously taken to his social media platforms to allege that the anti-corruption agency operates without transparency or integrity.

His lawyer, Barrister Marvin Omorogbe of the Deji Adeyanju Chambers, was reportedly present throughout the session, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Despite legal efforts to secure his bail, Otse remained in EFCC custody as of Tuesday evening. Speaking to SaharaReporters at 5:40 p.m., Adeyanju confirmed, “We are still trying to process his bail.”

In an official statement on Tuesday, the EFCC acknowledged VDM’s arrest, clarifying that it stemmed from multiple petitions alleging financial misconduct, not from his public criticisms of the agency.

“The EFCC, in line with its statutory duties, invited Martins Innocent Otse based on numerous petitions involving alleged financial crimes,” the commission stated.

It added: “He failed to honor repeated invitations delivered through verified channels. His arrest is unrelated to his attacks on the EFCC, although such actions are inappropriate.”