Nigerian media personality Lucky Udu has sparked major reactions online following his emotional commentary on the recent arrest of controversial online critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
VDM was allegedly arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) shortly after leaving a GTBank branch, where he had gone to assist his mother with a complaint about missing funds. Since the incident, his family and legal team reportedly have not been allowed access to him, further fueling public concern.
In a video shared to his Instagram page, Lucky Udu questioned the legality and transparency of the arrest, stating there has been no official confirmation from the EFCC. He highlighted fears of possible mental and physical torture being used to silence the outspoken critic.
In a bold comparison that drew mixed reactions, Udu likened VDM to Jesus Christ, stating:
“Jesus came to help people… and at the end of the day, he was crucified while a thief and killer was freed. When I saw VDM’s picture, I felt pity.”
Udu’s remarks have stirred debate across social media, with some Nigerians agreeing with his perspective and others criticizing what they deemed a dramatic comparison.
Comments:
Chris017._ said:
“Lucky u no lie at all 😢 Omo lucky u don watch American CIA movies gan. We all need to enter street to protest 🪧 d only problem be say dem go come shot innocent people again 😢.”
Gracefully_scribed said:
“Jesus did not attack women unprovoked! Using God’s name in vain.”
Being_truthful2u said:
“I thought he said he has an information in EFCC, why didn’t the informant inform him about the arrest before he was arrested.Emp+y Vessels.”
Aka_oja_ndi_igbo wrote:
“Make them no kpai my guy cos e no go easy.”
Cas4553 said:
“This is the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone….😢.”
Doreen_usa said:
“He’s stronger than that , none of those will trigger that guy, wait for his return.”
Amag_properties said:
“VDM IS VERY STRONG THAN YOU ACTUALLY THINK, BUT LET’S PRAY GOD GIVE HIM INNER STRENGTH.”
Simonosifo said:
“Oga re u giving Dem way of our to treat him? We no send u all these.”
Shilacouture_ said:
“But don’t you think you are putting ideas in their heads?😢”
Baby_sheldon01 wrote:
“They are interrogating him because he said he has an informant. They want to know the informant. I think.”
Drjoropa said:
“VDM said he has an insider in EFCC. He for no talk that kind thing. Maybe that’s why they carried him. They probably questioning him he don fack up.”