The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law, stating that ongoing judicial and administrative processes involving social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh, will be handled strictly in accordance with the law.
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 commentary by VDM had been thoroughly investigated and is already 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 sub judice, its determination rest solely with the judiciary and not the court of public opinion.
“The Force will not try this case in the media, nor will it allow its outcome to be shaped by public campaigns or commentary seeking to prejudge the officers or parties involved,” the statement said.
The Police, however, disclosed that as part of its internal accountability mechanisms, 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.
It also revealed that on July 30, 2026, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja formally invited Mr. Otse to appear before investigators and substantiate the claims he made publicly.
According to the Force, the actions demonstrated its commitment to investigating every credible allegation of misconduct, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
The statement noted that allegations against police personnel are handled through established institutional channels, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and, where necessary, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
The Police further emphasized that discipline within the Force is guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative procedures, which apply equally to officers of all ranks.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the Force cautioned that such rights do not extend to defamation or the dissemination of unverified allegations aimed at compelling disciplinary action outside lawful procedures.
It warned that while officers found culpable after due investigation would be sanctioned in line with the law, false allegations deliberately intended to tarnish the reputation of officers or the institution could attract legal consequences.
The Nigeria Police Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and cooperate with investigators, while allowing the judicial process in the pending criminal case to proceed without interference.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency and impartial justice, the Force maintained that no police officer is above the law and no genuine complaint would be ignored, but insisted that disciplinary measures must always follow due legal process.
