- Police invite VeryDarkMan to substantiate allegations made against AIG Moshood Jimoh.
- AIG Jimoh also questioned as Force orders administrative review.
- Police insist ongoing criminal case remains before the court and will not be decided through media campaigns.
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process and accountability following allegations involving social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the criminal matter referenced by VeryDarkMan had already been investigated and was currently before a court after legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
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The Force stressed that the case would be determined by the judiciary and not through public opinion or social media campaigns.
According to the statement, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department has invited AIG Jimoh for questioning over the allegations levelled against him.
The police also disclosed that the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting that he appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the claims he made publicly.
The Force said the invitations reflect its commitment to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the status of the complainant.
“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 noted that disciplinary actions within the Force are guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other established administrative procedures.
While recognising the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and criticism of public institutions, the Force cautioned against the spread of unverified allegations.
It stated that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or attempts to compel disciplinary action through public pressure.
The police added that any officer found culpable after investigations would face appropriate sanctions in line with the law. It also warned that individuals who make false allegations intended to damage the reputation of officers or the institution could face legal consequences.
The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and allow both the administrative review and the ongoing judicial proceedings to take their lawful course.
It further advised that complaints against police officers should be pursued through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than through public campaigns.
Reaffirming its position, the Nigeria Police Force maintained that no officer is above the law and pledged to uphold professionalism, transparency and accountability in carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.
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