Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan Finally Regains Freedom After Spending Days In EFCC Custody

After spending five consecutive days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), popular Nigerian social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released.

The activist, known for his blunt commentaries and online exposés on societal ills, was arrested last week following what the EFCC described as “multiple petitions” lodged against him by unnamed individuals.

He was released by the EFCC to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday evening.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who spoke to him on phone confirmed the news. He took to X, after this cut below.