Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said it has been established that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC( unlawfully arrested and detained Martins Vincent Otse aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), as a means to silence him for accusing the agency and its leaders of corruption and malfeasance.

In a statement on Sunday, Sowore said the EFCC is currently exploring legal avenues to charge him to court, possibly tomorrow, in an attempt to legitimize their actions.

"Nevertheless, it is essential to state unequivocally that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission does not possess the authority to prosecute individuals for criminal defamation, criminal libel, or cybercrime, as these are torts that are typically addressed through civil lawsuits. As a result, the EFCC must release VDM immediately," he said.

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