The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to substantiate allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the Police said the invitation forms part of an ongoing administrative review, stressing that the Force remains committed to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law.
According to the statement, the criminal matter referenced in recent public comments by VeryDarkMan has already been investigated and is before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Police said because the matter is sub judice, 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 Force also disclosed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department has invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning over the allegations raised against him.
It added that on July 30, 2026, the Force CID formally invited VeryDarkMan to appear at its Abuja headquarters to provide evidence in support of the claims he made publicly.
According to the Police, the actions 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.
The Force noted that disciplinary matters are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other established administrative procedures, which apply equally to all officers.
While affirming the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the Police cautioned that such rights do not extend to defamation or the circulation of unsubstantiated allegations intended to force disciplinary action outside established legal processes.
The statement warned 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.
The Police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and cooperate with investigators, while allowing the ongoing judicial proceedings to run their course.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and transparency, the Force said no officer is above the law and no genuine complaint would be ignored, insisting that disciplinary measures would only be taken in accordance with due process.
