The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that it has invited social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to substantiate allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Moshood Jimoh.
The Force also disclosed that the AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has invited AIG Jimoh for questioning as part of an ongoing administrative review into the allegations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the Police said the criminal matter referenced by VDM had already been investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
According to the statement, the matter is now subjudice and its determination 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,” the statement said.
The Police further revealed that the Force CID Headquarters in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, to appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the allegations he made in the public domain.
The Force said the parallel judicial and administrative processes demonstrate its commitment to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
It noted that complaints against police personnel are handled through established mechanisms, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
The statement stressed that discipline within the Nigeria Police Force is regulated by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative procedures, which apply equally to all officers.
While reaffirming the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the Police cautioned against the spread of unsubstantiated allegations.
The Force maintained that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or attempts to compel disciplinary action through public campaigns without due process.
It added that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, while false and malicious allegations intended to damage the reputation of officers or the institution could attract legal action.
The Police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID, cooperate with the administrative investigation and allow the judicial process in the separate criminal case to proceed without interference.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency and accountability, the Nigeria Police Force stated that no officer is above the law, no genuine complaint will be ignored, and no disciplinary action will be taken outside the procedures prescribed by law.
– Isiyaku Ahmed
