The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid public comments by social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations involving Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, Moshood Jimoh.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the criminal matter referenced by VDM had been investigated and was already before a court following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force stressed that the case is sub judice and can only be determined by the judiciary, adding that it would not allow public campaigns or media commentary to influence the judicial process.
The police also disclosed that, as part of its internal accountability procedures, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) had invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning over the allegations.
According to the statement, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja also sent a formal invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting him to appear and provide evidence to support the allegations he made publicly.
The police said the actions demonstrate its readiness to investigate all credible complaints against officers, irrespective of rank, through established channels such as the FCID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
The Force maintained that disciplinary actions are guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations and other administrative procedures, which apply equally to every police officer.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to demand accountability and express their views, the police warned that freedom of expression does not include making defamatory or unsubstantiated allegations intended to pressure the institution into disciplinary action outside lawful procedures.
The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation from the FCID and cooperate with the ongoing administrative review while allowing the court to determine the criminal case independently.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency and accountability, the police said no officer is above the law, but no disciplinary action would be taken outside the procedures prescribed by law.
