Police open probe, summon AIG Moshood and invite VeryDarkMan over corruption claims

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law, insisting that allegations involving the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh, and social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be handled strictly in accordance with established legal and administrative procedures.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the criminal matter referenced by the activist had already been investigated and was currently before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The Force noted that because the case is already before the court, it is sub judice and cannot be determined through media campaigns or public commentary.

According to the statement, 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 the Force’s internal accountability process over the allegations made against him.

The police also disclosed that on July 30, 2026, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan to appear before investigators to provide evidence in support of the allegations he made publicly.

The Force said both actions demonstrate its commitment to investigating every credible allegation of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.

The statement stressed that disciplinary matters within the Nigeria Police Force are governed by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other established administrative procedures, which apply equally to all officers.

While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, the police cautioned against attempts to use social media campaigns to influence disciplinary actions outside the framework of the law.

“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 assured the public that every genuine complaint would be thoroughly investigated and that any officer found culpable would face appropriate sanctions in line with the law.

It, however, warned that where allegations are found to be false and deliberately intended to damage the reputation of officers or the institution, appropriate legal remedies may be pursued.

The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the FCID and cooperate fully with investigators while allowing both the judicial proceedings and the internal administrative review to take their lawful course.

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Nigeria Police Force maintained that no officer is above the law and no legitimate complaint will be ignored.

“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 prescribed by law,” the statement added.

The police further advised Nigerians to channel grievances against police personnel through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than attempting to influence disciplinary outcomes through public campaigns.