The Nigeria Police Force has invited the Assistant Inspector-General in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Olorundare Jimoh, and social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for questioning over public allegations linked to an ongoing criminal case.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Force said the matter referenced by Otse has already been investigated and is now before a court following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
“As the matter is subjudice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary, “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 Force said the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investigation Department, CID, has invited AIG Jimoh for questioning as part of internal accountability mechanisms.
Separately, the Force CID, Abuja, issued a letter of invitation dated July 30, 2026, to Otse to appear at its Abuja office to substantiate the claims he made in the public domain.
The Police said the action reflects its commitment to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct through established channels, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit, and the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
It noted that discipline in the Force is governed by the 1999 Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders, and other administrative procedures, which apply uniformly to all officers.
While affirming Nigerians’ right to freedom of expression and accountability, the Force said the right does not extend to defamation or the amplification of unsubstantiated allegations to force disciplinary outcomes outside due process.
“Allegations must be formally submitted, investigated, and objectively assessed. Any officer found culpable following investigation will face sanctions in accordance with the law. Equally, where allegations are established to be false and calculated to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution, the Force reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies.”
The Police urged Otse to honour the invitation, engage with the administrative review in good faith, and allow the judicial process to run its course.
It added that grievances against officers are best resolved through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than public campaigns designed to influence disciplinary outcomes.
The Force reaffirmed that it remains an institution founded on law, discipline, and accountability, stressing that no officer is above the law and no genuine complaint will be ignored.