EFCC gets Court order to detain Verydarkman.

A court has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an order to remand social media critic Verydarkman.

This development was reported by Guardian Nigeria.

According to the report, the remand order will remain in effect pending the outcome of an investigation into alleged cybercrime.

Verydarkman was reportedly arrested last Friday at a bank in the Wuse area of Abuja by a joint team comprising EFCC operatives, Department of State services (DSS) officers, and personnel from the Nigeria Police Force.

Eyewitnesses claimed he was apprehended shortly after leaving the bank premises.

His arrest triggered widespread reactions across social media, with the hashtag #FreeVDM trending across platforms throughout the weekend.

Critics have accused authorities of using security agencies to silence dissenting voices.

Sources close to the investigation confirmed that the EFCC is preparing to file charges under Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act, which empowers the commission to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes, particularly those involving financial and economic crimes.

“The remand order was granted to allow us to complete our investigation and finalize the charges,” a senior EFCC official said, adding that “he would be arraigned once we conclude that process, and the charges are expected to be substantial,” a source said.

As of Monday morning, VDM remains in the custody of the EFCC. His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, issued a formal statement last week confirming that they are seeking access to him and reviewing possible legal actions.

The EFCC has not issued an official statement on the arrest or the charges.