The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said that it has granted adminstrative bail to Martins Innocent Otse alias Very Dark Man(VDM) and will be released as soon as he meets the bail condition.
This is contained is a press release issued by the anti-graft agency. According to the statement, VDM arrest is in consonance with EFCC mandate to tackle economic and financial crimes. Although it did not state specifically the crime the human rights activist committed, the statement said he spurned EFCC invitation hence the arrest:
The statement reads:
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. He refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication. The petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be ignored by the Commission.
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 appropriate Remand Order was obtained in this regard. He has been offered an administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions.
The Commission appreciates the interest of Nigerians in its operations. The passion, enthusiasm and torrential reactions to all of its activities are welcome. 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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