The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid growing public debate over allegations involving 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 in recent public comments by social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has already been investigated and is before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force stressed that because the matter is now before the court, it will not be determined through media campaigns or public commentary.
At the same time, the police disclosed 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 of the allegations.
The statement also revealed that on July 30, 2026, the Force CID formally invited VeryDarkMan to appear at its Abuja headquarters to substantiate the claims he has made publicly.
According to the police, the invitations demonstrate the Force’s commitment to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct through established channels, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
The Force emphasized that disciplinary actions against police officers are guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative procedures, which apply equally to every officer.
While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and to demand accountability, the police cautioned that such rights do not extend to defamation or attempts to compel disciplinary action through unverified allegations circulated on social media.
It warned that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, while false allegations intended to damage the reputation of officers or the institution could attract legal action.
The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation from the Force CID, cooperate with the ongoing administrative investigation and allow the judicial process relating to the criminal case to proceed without interference.
Reiterating its commitment to professionalism, transparency and accountability, the Nigeria Police Force maintained that 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.
