In a statement issued on Tuesday via its verified Facebook page, the Commission disclosed that the arrest followed multiple petitions against the internet personality over alleged financial crimes

By Titilope Adako

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to controversial social media critic, Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.

In a statement issued on Tuesday via its verified Facebook page, the Commission disclosed that the arrest followed multiple petitions against the internet personality over alleged financial crimes.

According to the post, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Innocent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him.”

EFCC added that Otse refused to honour the invitations.

“It is needful to admit that the Commission is aware of several unguarded attacks of the suspect against its operations. While such conduct is condemnable, his arrest was not informed by such attacks. The relevant law enforcement agency will be allowed to look into them.

“The EFCC has a lawful right to hold Otse in custody like any other suspect being investigated by the Commission.”

The agency also noted, “In effecting the arrest and remand, the commission revealed that appropriate remand order was obtained in this regard by the commission, stressing, ‘He has been offered an administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions.’”

EFCC concluded by appreciating public interest in its work.

“The Commission appreciates the interest of Nigerians in its operations, welcoming the passion, enthusiasm, and torrential reactions to all of its activities.

“However, insinuations about its motive in carrying out its assignment should no longer continue. The EFCC should be allowed to do its job without fear or favour. As soon as investigations are concluded, charges will be filed.”

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