The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed inviting social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to substantiate allegations he made against Assistant Inspector-General of Police Moshood Jimoh, while also confirming that the senior police officer has been questioned as part of an internal investigation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, had formally invited AIG Jimoh for questioning over the allegations raised by the activist.
The Police also disclosed that the Force CID had, on July 30, 2026, invited VeryDarkMan to appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the claims he made publicly.
According to the statement, both actions form part of the Force’s internal accountability procedures and demonstrate its commitment to investigating credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the status of the complainant.
The statement followed recent public comments by the activist concerning AIG Jimoh, who oversees Zone 2 Command in Lagos, and an ongoing criminal case.
The Force clarified that the criminal matter referenced by VeryDarkMan had already been investigated and charged before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
It stressed that the case is now sub judice and cannot be determined through public campaigns or media commentary.
“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 reiterated that disciplinary proceedings within the Force are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other established administrative procedures, adding that the rules apply equally to all officers irrespective of rank.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of citizens to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the Force cautioned that such rights do not extend to defamation or the publication of unverified allegations.
It urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and cooperate fully with investigators while allowing the courts to determine the separate criminal matter.
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The Police further assured the public that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate disciplinary measures, while persons found to have deliberately made false allegations capable of damaging the reputation of an officer or the institution could also face legal consequences.
“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 the law prescribes,” the statement added.
