A recently released CCTV footage has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan (real name Martins Otse) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) outside a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch.
The video, shared by GTBank, shows VeryDarkMan exiting the bank premises before being approached by EFCC operatives. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting he was apprehended inside the bank, the footage indicates he was arrested outside the premises……CONTINUE READING
The arrest occurred on May 1, 2025, shortly after VeryDarkMan posted a video at the GTBank branch with his mother, protesting alleged unauthorized deductions from her salary account. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed that VeryDarkMan was taken into EFCC custody and has since refused to meet with anyone.
The release of this footage has sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning the circumstances of the arrest and the role of GTBank in the incident. Some social media users have speculated that the bank may have been complicit in the arrest, while others have expressed concern over the treatment of VeryDarkMan in EFCC custody.
For a detailed view of the CCTV footage, watch the video below:
