The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh, has been invited for questioning over allegations made against him by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), as part of its internal accountability process.
The Force also disclosed that VeryDarkMan has been invited by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, to provide evidence in support of the allegations he made publicly against the senior police officer.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, said the allegations had triggered both judicial and administrative processes, stressing that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law.
According to him, the criminal matter referenced in recent public commentary had already been investigated and is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
“The criminal matter referenced in public commentary was investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction, following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). As the matter is sub judice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary. The Force will not try this case in the media, nor will it allow its outcome to be shaped by public campaigns or commentary seeking to prejudge the officers or parties involved,” Iniedu said.
The police spokesperson explained that, independent of the court proceedings, the Force had activated its internal disciplinary and accountability mechanisms by inviting AIG Jimoh for questioning over the allegations raised against him.
“Separately, and in line with its internal accountability mechanisms, the Force confirms that the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), has invited the AIG in charge of Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh, for questioning in connection with the allegations raised,” he stated.
Iniedu further disclosed that the FCID, Abuja, formally issued a letter of invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting his appearance to substantiate the claims he made in the public domain.
“The Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, on 30th July 2026, formally issued a letter of invitation to Mr. Otse (VeryDarkMan), inviting him to appear at its Abuja office to substantiate the claims he has made in the public domain,” he said.
He noted that the steps taken by the Force underscore its commitment to investigating every credible allegation of misconduct, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
“These steps reflect the Force’s standing commitment to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant, through its established channels, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where applicable, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police,” Iniedu said.
The Force spokesperson stressed that disciplinary matters within the Nigeria Police Force are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative procedures, noting that the rules apply equally to all officers, regardless of rank.
He reaffirmed the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions but cautioned against using unsubstantiated allegations to compel disciplinary action outside the framework of the law.
“Constructive criticism remains vital to democratic policing. That said, freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the amplification of unsubstantiated allegations as a means of compelling disciplinary outcomes outside due process. Allegations must be formally submitted, investigated and objectively assessed,” Iniedu stated.
He added that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, while individuals found to have made false and malicious allegations could also face legal consequences.
“Any officer found culpable following investigation will face sanctions in accordance with the law. Equally, where allegations are established to be false and calculated to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution, the Force reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies,” he said.
The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended to him by the FCID and cooperate with investigators while allowing the judicial process relating to the separate criminal matter to proceed without interference.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains an institution founded on law, discipline and accountability. No officer is above the law, and no genuine complaint is ignored, nor will any officer be sanctioned outside the procedures prescribed by law. The Force reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, transparency and the impartial administration of justice in the discharge of its constitutional mandate,” Iniedu added.
