Controversial Abuja-based activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman has reportedly been granted bail just hours after his latest arrest.
Reports emerged earlier that he was taken into custody by the police for an undisclosed offense.
The arrest followed a recent online confrontation between Verydarkman and prominent figures, billionaire businessman Obi Cubana and music executive Paulo Okoye.
According to @PIDOMNIGERIA, an online journalist and social commentator, Verydarkman has been released on bail.
The commentator noted that influential personalities played a significant role in securing his release.
“According to the commissioner of Police FCT command, #Verydarkman has been granted bail. It was a power play in the last few hours. Some quiet influential persons are now in love with VDM’s work,” @PIDOMNIGERIA said.
@Elliotcute commented: “None is perfect he’s doing an amazing job to a large extent.”
@OMatarazi wrote: “If this guy contest for governor or local government chairman, he would likely win ooo at the pace he is going”
@iamcollinsopara remarked: “It’s outrageous VDM exposing corruption gets arrested while the alleged fraudster roams free.
The Nigerian authorities need to focus on the real criminals instead of silencing those who speak out against them.”
@Oladapomikky1 stated: “Men Mount for VDM… And must be protected because he’s a national treasure”
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In related news, Social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man has been rearrested by the Nigerian police.
His lawyer, Mr Deji Adeyanju on Sunday, June 30 disclosed that his client has again been arrested, adding that Very Dark Man was apprehended for exposing someone who allegedly duped a Nigerian abroad…
