Lawmaker has condemned the arrest of Martins Otse, an activist popularly known as Very Dark Man, VDM

Nnamdi Ezechi, a member of the House of Representatives who represents the Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency, has condemned the arrest of Martins Otse, an activist popularly known as Very Dark Man, VDM.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that VDM was arrested on May 2 on allegations of cyberstalking the Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja.
NAN reports that he visited the bank and complained about the alleged unauthorised deduction of funds from his mother’s account.

Mr Ezechi who described the arrest as unprofessional, called on the Nigeria Police authorities to prioritise professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
He stated that the police should have professionally invited him, as a law-abiding citizen, rather than applying a Gestapo-style approach.

“I, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi vehemently condemn the arrest of Very Dark Man at the Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja.

“Very Dark Man, I know is not a criminal, and as such cannot be arrested like a criminal,” he said.

The lawmaker who called for VDM’s immediate release, advised banks especially GTB management to always protect their customers’ privacy.
Mr Ezechi stated that it was unethical for banks to disclose information about the movements or personal details of their customers, especially law-abiding individuals like VDM.

According to him, VDM is a human rights activist who fights for the rights of the oppressed and common people in society.