The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it has commenced an internal investigation into the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, following corruption allegations made by social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
The Force disclosed that the senior police officer has been summoned for questioning as part of its internal administrative process, while the criminal case connected to the allegations is already before a competent court.
It also revealed that VeryDarkMan has been invited to appear before investigators to provide evidence in support of the allegations he has made publicly.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
“The Nigeria Police Force notes recent public statements and social media commentary by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), concerning the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, and an ongoing criminal matter. The Force wishes to place the following facts on record and clarify the status of both the judicial and administrative processes involved.
“The criminal matter referenced in public commentary was investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction, following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). As the matter is subjudice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary,” the statement read.
The police stressed that it would not permit public commentary or media campaigns to influence matters already before the courts.
“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.
“Separately, and in line with its internal accountability mechanisms, the Force confirms that the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has invited AIG in charge of Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh, for questioning in connection with the allegations raised,” it added.
The statement further disclosed that the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja had formally written to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting his appearance to substantiate the accusations.
“The Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, on 30th July 2026, formally issued a letter of invitation to Mr. Otse (VeryDarkMan), inviting him to appear at its Abuja office to substantiate the claims he has made in the public domain.
“These steps reflect the Force’s standing commitment to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant, through its established channels, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit, and, where applicable, the Office of the IGP,” the statement added.
The latest development follows weeks of allegations by VeryDarkMan, who has repeatedly accused AIG Jimoh of involvement in corrupt practices through a series of videos circulated on social media.
According to the activist, police officers under Jimoh’s command while he served as Commissioner of Police in Lagos allegedly framed businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi in connection with the killings of Sheriff Ishola (also known as Isola Salami) in April 2023 and Demola, also called Prince Ademola Akinloye, in August 2024, both of which occurred in the Ajiran area of Eti-Osa, Lagos.
VeryDarkMan further claimed that suspects arrested in January 2026 initially confessed to involvement in the Salami murder without implicating Akanbi, alleging that subsequent statements linking the businessman to the crime were obtained under pressure or torture.
He has consistently challenged AIG Jimoh to produce the original statements made by the suspects, insisting that if his allegations prove false, he should face legal consequences. The activist has continued to release follow-up videos demanding an independent review of the evidence.
Meanwhile, the Police Force reiterated that disciplinary proceedings against its personnel are guided strictly by constitutional provisions, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other established administrative procedures.
While acknowledging the rights of Nigerians to demand accountability from public institutions, the Force cautioned against making unverified allegations capable of damaging reputations.
“The Force affirms the constitutional right of every Nigerian to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions; constructive criticism remains vital to democratic policing.
“That said, freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the amplification of unsubstantiated allegations as a means of compelling disciplinary outcomes outside due process,” the statement read.
The police maintained that any officer found guilty after due investigation would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, just as individuals found to have deliberately made false and defamatory allegations could also be subjected to legal action.
The Force therefore urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation issued by the Force CID and allow both the administrative investigation and the judicial proceedings to run their lawful course.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains an institution founded on law, discipline, and accountability. No officer is above the law, and no genuine complaint is ignored; nor will any officer be sanctioned outside the procedures the law prescribes,” the statement said.
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