Police Defend Due Process, Invite VDM Over Allegations Against AIG Moshood Jimoh

The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline, and the rule of law amid the ongoing controversy involving social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and 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 clarified that the criminal case referenced in recent public discussions 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, as the matter is sub judice, it would not conduct the trial in the media or permit public commentary to influence judicial proceedings.

The statement also confirmed that, separately from the court case, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning over the allegations raised against him as part of the Force’s internal administrative process.

According to the police, the FCID in Abuja also issued a formal invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting that he appear before investigators to provide evidence in support of the allegations he has made publicly.

The Force said the parallel actions demonstrate its commitment to investigating credible allegations of misconduct regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the profile of the complainant, using established accountability mechanisms.

The police further noted that disciplinary procedures within the Force are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative rules, which apply equally to all officers.

While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to express opinions and demand accountability, the Force cautioned that freedom of expression does not extend to making defamatory or unsubstantiated allegations intended to compel disciplinary action outside the legal process.

It maintained that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate sanctions, while individuals found to have made false allegations capable of damaging the reputation of officers or the institution could also face legal consequences.

The police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the FCID and cooperate with the ongoing administrative review while allowing the judicial process in the separate criminal matter to proceed without interference.

Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency and accountability, the Nigeria Police Force maintained that no officer is above the law, but no disciplinary action would be taken outside procedures prescribed by law.