By Charles Pemu 
In a move sparking outrage and confusion across social media, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly denied friends of popular influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), the opportunity to deliver food to him while in detention.
VDM, who was arrested on Friday under circumstances still unclear, has become the center of a growing storm, with supporters decrying the action as not only a violation of his rights, but a troubling indication of selective justice.
According to his lawyer, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju, VDM’s arrest may involve the alleged manipulation by a powerful bank—a theory that has only deepened public interest and suspicion.
In an emotionally charged video, VDM’s close friend Koko Pee narrated his frustrating experience at the EFCC headquarters. He stated, “We came to bring him food. The body that took the beating needs to eat,” referring possibly to an earlier alleged assault or rough handling of VDM during arrest.
However, the EFCC stood its ground. “There is a standing order—no one is allowed to see him or give him food until Monday,” Koko Pee revealed in a follow-up video, his tone reflecting disappointment and concern.
At the time of this report, repeated efforts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale were unsuccessful. Calls went unanswered, and attempts via official EFCC social media contacts proved abortive.
The incident has ignited fresh debates around the transparency of EFCC operations, detainee welfare, and the rights of citizens under investigation. With no formal charges publicly disclosed yet and VDM’s supporters left in the dark (and their friend without a meal), the drama continues to unfold like a legal thriller—minus the popcorn.
Is this justice served cold—or not served at all?