Delta Lawmaker condemns arrest of VDM
The member representing Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Nnamdi Ezechi, has vehemently criticised the arrest of Mr Martins Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM).
The VDM On May 2, Martins Otse was arested on allegation of cyberstalking the Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja.
NAN reports that he had visited the bank, where he complained about alleged unauthorized deduction of funds from his mother’s account.
Ezechi, who described the arrest as unprofessional, called on the authorities of the Nigerian Police Force to prioritize professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
He said that the police would have invited him professionally as a law- abiding citizen of Nigeria than applying what he termed ” a gestapo approach.”
“I, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi vehemently condemns 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 prompt release, advised the management of banks especially GTB, to always protect their customers’ privacy.
Ezechi said that it was unethical for banks to disclose information about the movement or privacy of their customers, especially law abiding customers like VDM.
According to him, “VDM is a Human Rights Activist who fights for the rights of oppressed and common people in the society. (NAN)
