By Joy Yesufu
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law, saying it has commenced an internal review of allegations against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh, while inviting social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to substantiate his claims.
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 before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force noted that because the matter is sub judice, it would not engage in media trials or allow public commentary to influence the judicial process.
“The adjudication of the case rests solely with the judiciary. The Force will not try the matter in the media, nor will it permit its outcome to be shaped by public campaigns or commentary aimed at prejudging the officers or parties involved,” the statement said.
The police, however, disclosed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) had invited AIG Jimoh for questioning as part of an administrative review of the allegations.
According to the statement, the Force CID, Abuja, also issued a formal invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting him to appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the allegations he had made publicly.
The Force said the twin actions demonstrated its resolve to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
It explained that complaints against police personnel are handled through established accountability mechanisms, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
The police stressed that disciplinary matters are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other extant administrative procedures, which apply equally to officers at every rank.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the Force cautioned against using unverified allegations or media campaigns to pressure disciplinary authorities.
It maintained that allegations must be formally reported, thoroughly investigated and objectively assessed before any disciplinary action can be taken.
The statement added that any officer found culpable after investigation would be sanctioned in accordance with the law, while the Force reserved the right to seek legal redress where allegations were proven to be false and deliberately intended to damage the reputation of officers or the institution.
The police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended to him by the Force CID and cooperate with the ongoing administrative investigation while allowing the court to determine the separate criminal matter before it.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the Force stated that no officer is above the law and no genuine complaint would be ignored.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains an institution founded on law, discipline and accountability. No officer is above the law, and no genuine complaint is ignored; nor will any officer be sanctioned outside the procedures prescribed by law,” the statement added.
The police invitation follows VeryDarkMan’s description of AIG Jimoh Moshood as ‘extremely corrupt’ who constituted a threat to the Justice system.
Claims were made of the alleged disappearance of statements made by two suspects, identified as Shafi Fatai (alias Fabo) and Yusuf Ismaila (alias Bariga), in a case under police investigation though not proven.
