BREAKING: VeryDarkMan released from EFCC detention, says nobody can silence him
The outspoken online personality was arrested last week over alleged defamation and cyberbullying following a series of controversial posts on social media targeting prominent figures and institutions.
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VeryDarkMan released from EFCC detention, says nobody can silence him
Popular Nigerian social commentator and activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from detention after spending several days in custody.
The outspoken online personality was arrested last week over alleged defamation and cyberbullying following a series of controversial posts on social media targeting prominent figures and institutions.
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Sources close to the matter confirmed that Otse was granted bail late Tuesday evening and released shortly after completing necessary legal formalities. His legal team has described the arrest as a “tactic to silence dissent,” insisting their client committed no offense beyond expressing his opinion in the public interest.
Upon his release, VeryDarkMan posted a brief video to his social media platforms, thanking his supporters and reiterating his commitment to “speaking the truth, no matter the cost.”
“You cannot silence the truth. I’m back, stronger, and more determined than ever,” he said in the video, which quickly went viral across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
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The activist’s detention had sparked widespread debate online, with many Nigerians calling for his immediate release, citing freedom of expression and the growing use of legal instruments to stifle criticism.
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