Star Nigerian comedian and content creator, Mark Angel, has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding their arrest of controversial internet personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM).
In a video posted to his Instagram account, Mark Angel addressed the EFCC’s official statement claiming that VDM had been invited multiple times before his arrest.
The comedian challenged the legitimacy of this claim and urged the agency to back it up with evidence.
“EFCC just released a press statement saying they invited VeryDarkMan and he refused to go, that was the reason they arrested him. We want to believe that. In fact, I personally want to believe it. Show us the evidence. If he has done something, and you want to do your work, fine. But don’t fabricate stories,” Mark said.
Online reactions have mirrored Mark Angel’s concerns. One user commented, “You can’t throw someone behind bars and then start writing fiction to justify it. Proof or nothing.” Another added, “This is why trust is dead in Nigeria.”