The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline, and the rule of law following allegations made by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), 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 criminal matter referenced by VDM had already been investigated and is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force explained that, as the case is now before the court, it is sub judice and can only be determined through the judicial process. It stressed that it would not conduct a media trial or allow public campaigns to influence the outcome of the case.
The Police also disclosed that, independent of the court proceedings, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning over the allegations levelled against him.
According to the statement, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, to appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the claims he has made publicly.
The NPF said the actions demonstrate its commitment to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public status of the complainant, through established channels including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit, and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
The Force further noted that disciplinary procedures within the Nigeria Police are guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders, and other administrative provisions, which apply equally to all officers irrespective of rank.
While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and to demand accountability, the Police maintained that such rights do not extend to defamation or the spread of unverified allegations aimed at forcing disciplinary action outside due process.
It added that every complaint must be formally reported, investigated, and fairly assessed, assuring that any officer found culpable would face appropriate sanctions in line with the law. The Force also warned that it reserves the right to pursue legal action where allegations are found to be false and deliberately intended to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution.
The Police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID, cooperate with the ongoing administrative investigation, and allow the separate court proceedings to take their course.
Reaffirming its position, the Nigeria Police Force said 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.
