By Happy Bayo | National News
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited to appear before investigators over allegations he made publicly against senior police officer, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police disclosed that AIG Jimoh has also been summoned by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, to respond to the allegations.
According to the statement, the FCID had, on July 30, 2026, sent a formal invitation to Otse, requesting that he provide evidence to support the claims he made in public.
The police explained that the action reflects the Force’s commitment to transparency and internal accountability, stressing that all allegations of misconduct would be investigated regardless of the status of those involved.
The development follows recent comments by VeryDarkMan concerning AIG Jimoh, who heads Zone 2 Command in Lagos, in relation to an ongoing criminal matter.
However, the Force maintained that the criminal case referenced by the activist had already been investigated and charged before a court after legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
It noted that since the matter is already before the court, it would not be debated or decided through social media campaigns or public commentary.
The police reiterated that disciplinary proceedings within the Force are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and established administrative procedures, adding that every officer is subject to the same rules irrespective of rank.
While acknowledging the constitutional rights of Nigerians to express their views and demand accountability from public institutions, the Force warned that such freedoms do not permit defamatory statements or unsubstantiated allegations.
The Police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation and cooperate with investigators while allowing the judicial process to determine the pending criminal case.
It also assured the public that any officer found guilty after investigation would face appropriate disciplinary measures. At the same time, it warned that anyone found to have deliberately made false allegations with the intent to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution could face legal consequences.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability and the rule of law, emphasizing that no officer is above the law and that every genuine complaint would receive due attention in line with established legal procedures.
