The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process and the rule of law, announcing that social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited to substantiate allegations he made against Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, 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 has already been investigated and is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Police Say Matter Is Before the Court

The Force stressed that because the case is already before the court, it would not conduct a media trial or allow public campaigns to influence judicial proceedings.

“The matter is subjudice, and its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary,” the statement said.

AIG, VDM Invited Separately

The police also confirmed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning as part of an internal administrative review.

According to the statement, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja also issued a formal invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, asking him to appear and provide evidence to support the allegations he made publicly.

The Force said the actions demonstrate its willingness to investigate complaints regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.

Commitment to Accountability

The police reiterated that disciplinary matters are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations and other established administrative procedures.

While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and to demand accountability, the Force warned that such rights do not extend to defamation or the spread of unverified allegations.

It stated that any officer found guilty after investigation would face appropriate sanctions, while those found to have made false allegations intended to damage reputations could also face legal consequences.

Police Urge Cooperation

The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended to him and allow both the administrative review and the ongoing court proceedings to take their course.

It added that complaints against police officers should be handled through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than through public pressure campaigns.