Nigerians Stages Protest In Abuja, Demands VeryDarkMan’s Release By EFCC [Video]

A group of young Nigerians held a peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday, calling for the immediate release of popular activist and social media personality Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).

KanyiDaily recalls that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody by the EFCC on Friday, May 2, just after visiting GTBank in Abuja with his mother to make inquiries about her account.

His arrest, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was connected to several complaints made against him by different people.

The protesters gathered in large numbers near the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, carrying placards and chanting messages in support of VDM.

Some of the slogans included “He’s not a thief! Release VDM!” which caught the attention of passersby and drivers in the area.

Supporters, along with civil society groups, are urging authorities to handle the case transparently and ensure his legal rights are respected.

Watch the video below:

#FreeVDM is gathering momentum, as Nigerians took to the streets to call on the #EFCC to immediately end the illegal and undemocratic detention of VeryDarkMan. pic.twitter.com/UUX2mzHAq5

— Ogbeni Gugu (@Gugumedia_) May 5, 2025

#freevdm: Nigerian Youths and Ratels stages a peaceful protest at the GTBank branch where VeryDarkMan was arrested. pic.twitter.com/UhnGH5YXWW

— Gistlover (@GistLovers) May 5, 2025

Gridlock in Abuja caused by the VeryDarkMan protest.
They really messed with the wrong person. VDM is a Movement #FREEDVM ✊️ pic.twitter.com/ZfgJF7b4GJ

— mazitundednut (@mazitundednut) May 5, 2025

KanyiDaily recalls that Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer representing VeryDarkMan, had revealed plans to take legal action against GTBank.