The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law, confirming that it has commenced an internal review involving the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh, while also inviting social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence in support of allegations he made against the senior officer.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the criminal matter referenced in ongoing public discussions has already been investigated and is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction, following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force stressed that, given that the matter is now before the court, it would not engage in media trials or allow public commentary to influence the judicial process.
The police also disclosed that on July 30, 2026, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja formally invited VDM to appear before investigators and substantiate the claims he had made publicly.
The Force said the parallel judicial and administrative processes reflect its commitment to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct through established channels, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
It noted that complaints against police personnel are handled through statutory mechanisms, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the police maintained that such rights must be exercised responsibly.
The statement stressed that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the publication of unsubstantiated allegations aimed at compelling disciplinary action outside established legal and administrative procedures.
The Force assured the public that any officer found culpable following investigation would face appropriate sanctions in line with the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, the Police Regulations, Force Orders and other applicable laws, adding that where allegations are found to be false and deliberately damaging, it reserves the right to pursue legal remedies.
The police urged VDM to honour the FCID’s invitation, cooperate fully with investigators, and allow both the administrative review and the judicial process to proceed without interference.
