As of now, there are no publicly available reports confirming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prevented friends of Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), from providing him with food during his detention. However, concerns have been raised regarding the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent treatment.
VDM was arrested on May 2, 2025, by EFCC operatives at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch in Abuja, shortly after he visited the bank to report unauthorized transactions on his mother’s account. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, alleged that VDM was detained inside the bank’s exit door for over five minutes, facilitating the arrest. The EFCC reportedly transported both VDM and his friend, Steven Avuara, to their headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
The EFCC has cited petitions against VDM as the basis for his detention but has not disclosed specific charges. An arrest warrant presented to VDM’s legal team indicates allegations of cyberstalking. As of May 3, 2025, over 24 hours after the arrest, the EFCC had not provided detailed information regarding the allegations. (beatbrazaar)
The arrest has sparked public outcry, with critics accusing GTBank of complicity. In response, GTBank released CCTV footage showing VDM leaving the banking hall unimpeded, asserting no involvement in the arrest.
Notably, Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem condemned the arrest, emphasizing the importance of due legal process over arbitrary detention.
VDM’s legal team is pursuing his release and has indicated plans to take legal action against GTBank for alleged inhumane treatment during the arrest. As of now, VDM remains in EFCC custody, and further updates are awaited.
For a visual account of the arrest, you can watch the following video:
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