EFCC Denies BBC’s Claim on Reason For VeryDarkMan’s Arrest!

Just when you thought the VeryDarkMan (VDM) saga couldn’t get any spicier, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dropped a bombshell that’s got everyone’s jaws on the floor! The anti-graft agency is now denying a BBC News Pidgin report that claimed it spilled the tea on why social media’s favorite troublemaker, Martins Vincent Otse, was nabbed. Buckle up, because this gossip train is speeding through some serious drama!

On Monday, May 5, 2025, the internet went wild after BBC News Pidgin quoted EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, who allegedly said VDM was arrested in Abuja over “multiple petitions” from folks accusing him of everything from cyberstalking to intimidation. The report even hinted at a possible court showdown once VDM met his bail conditions. Fans and foes alike were eating it up, with X posts buzzing about whether VDM’s bold call-outs had finally landed him in hot water.

But hold the phone! The EFCC has slammed the brakes, calling the BBC report “fake” on its official X account. According to posts circulating online, the agency claims it never confirmed those juicy details to BBC. Wait, what? Did the EFCC really spill to BBC only to backtrack, or is this a classic case of damage control? The plot thickens faster than a Nollywood thriller!

Sources like Vanguard and Punch had backed the BBC’s story, reporting that Oyewale told BBC Pidgin the arrest stemmed from various complaints, not just one big bad bank like GTB. They painted a picture of VDM, the fearless activist, caught in a web of his own making, possibly for throwing shade at the wrong “elders.” Yet, the EFCC’s denial has thrown shade of its own, leaving us wondering: who’s telling the truth?

X users are losing it, with some crying foul, saying the EFCC’s denial is a weak attempt to dodge accountability. “No evidence, just vibes,” one user quipped, while another claimed insider tea that VDM’s arrest was all about “bullying and insulting” the wrong bigwigs. Meanwhile, others are Team VDM, slamming the EFCC for what they call an unjust “abduction” inside a bank. The drama’s so thick, you could cut it with a knife!

So, what’s the real deal? Did the EFCC fumble the bag with BBC, or is the media spinning a yarn? One thing’s for sure: this twist has us glued to our screens, craving the next bombshell. Will VDM clap back from behind bars? Will the EFCC drop a tell-all to clear the air? Stay tuned, because this gossip gold is far from over!