In a shocking turn of events, the younger brother of outspoken activist Very Dark Man (VDM) has taken to Facebook, alleging a chilling conspiracy involving GTBank, law enforcement agents, and even the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in what he described as an orchestrated attempt to silence his brother.
According to the post, VDM had visited a GTBank branch alongside his mother to lodge a complaint regarding a significant sum of money that mysteriously vanished from her account. Eyewitness accounts and the brother’s statement suggest that while GTBank staff pretended to offer assistance, they secretly alerted the police and EFCC. What followed was nothing short of a coordinated ambush.
The activist was reportedly beaten and forcibly taken away by unidentified security personnel, believed to have been clandestinely summoned by the bank’s staff. His brother described the event not as a lawful arrest but as a “kidnap,” alleging that VDM was whisked away to an undisclosed location in a manner more befitting a political prisoner than a concerned citizen.
“This was never about the bank transaction. It was a setup—plain and simple,” the brother posted. “They used the issue as bait and pounced when he least expected it.”
This development has sparked outrage among VDM’s supporters and civil rights advocates, who argue that the government is increasingly hostile toward individuals who challenge the status quo or demand transparency.
“Is this the democracy we were promised?” one supporter asked. “Anyone who dares to speak truth to power becomes a target.”
As of press time, neither GTBank nor the EFCC has issued an official statement regarding the incident. However, pressure is mounting for a transparent investigation into the alleged brutality and possible abuse of power.
If these claims are confirmed, the implications could be severe—not only for GTBank and the implicated agencies but for a democratic nation already teetering under the weight of civil unrest and growing distrust in its institutions.
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