VeryDarkMan’s Lawyers Mention Who Issued Arrest Warrant for Online Personality According to EFCC

• The arrest warrant for online personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, was allegedly issued by Chief Magistrate Njideka Iloanya-Duru in Wuse Zone 2 on charges of cyberstalking
• Legal representatives Deji Adeyanju & Partners sought clarity but said they were met with resistance from the EFCC, which refused to disclose specific allegations against Otse's associate, Steven Avuara
• Concerns have been raised over the handling of the arrest, as eyewitness reports suggested Otse and Avuara were held at gunpoint, physically assaulted, and blindfolded before ending up in custody

On May 2, 2025, officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented an arrest warrant against Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.

The warrant for the social commentator was allegedly issued by Her Worship, Njideka Iloanya-Duru (Mrs.), Chief Magistrate II, Wuse Zone 2, on charges of cyberstalking.

Despite requests from legal representatives, EFCC officers reportedly refused to list the specific allegations against Steven Avuara, VeryDarkMan’s associate.

However, they were said to have displayed the arrest warrant issued for Otse, confirming it had been signed by Chief Magistrate Njideka Iloanya-Duru.

Circumstances surrounding VeryDarkMan, associate's arrest

Earlier that day, social activist VeryDarkMan and Avuara, also known as C-PACK, were arrested by EFCC officers shortly after exiting Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Ltd in Garki, Area 3, Abuja.

Legal representatives from Deji Adeyanju & Partners, Marvin Omorogbe, Esq. and Steven Eze, Esq., visited the EFCC Headquarters, where they verified their clients’ detention by officials from the Commission’s Special Duty Committee (SDC) Unit 4.

Eyewitness gives account of VDM's arrest

During an interaction with Avuara, he detailed that he, Otse, and Blessing Otse had gone to GTB Garki to inquire about frequent deductions from the lady's bank account.

As they attempted to leave, they were locked in the bank’s security door for over five minutes before being accosted at gunpoint outside the premises by armed men in black uniforms.

Avuara further explained that Otse refused to communicate with anyone, likely due to the physical and psychological trauma inflicted during the arrest.

The officers reportedly labelled them as 'bandits' and threatened to shoot them in the presence of Mrs Otse, before the duo were taken into EFCC custody.

VDM arrest: Concerns over process, rights violations

Despite legal representatives demanding full disclosure of allegations against Avuara, EFCC officials reportedly persisted in attempting an interrogation without prior explanation.

As a result, the lawyers exited the interrogation room and the headquarters in protest. While efforts continue to engage the EFCC, the legal team called for the constitutional rights of their clients to be respected.

The post with the statement is included below:

4 times VeryDarkMan faced arrest

Legit.ng earlier reported that VeryDarkMan has been arrested multiple times due to various controversies surrounding his outspoken nature and social media activism.

His arrests have often been linked to allegations of cyberstalking, defamation, and conflicts with influential figures, which align with his controversial commentaries.

VeryDarkMan was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on five counts of cyberstalking, reportedly linked to alleged online harassment of multiple people.

Source: Legit.ng