The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid ongoing public commentary by social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations involving the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the criminal matter referenced by VDM had been investigated and was now before a court of competent jurisdiction following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Force stressed that, as the case is before the court, it will not be tried in the media or influenced by public campaigns, insisting that its outcome rests solely with the judiciary.
The police also confirmed that, as part of its internal accountability process, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has invited the AIG in charge of Zone 2, Moshood Jimoh, for questioning over the allegations.
In addition, the Force disclosed that the FCID in Abuja, on July 30, 2026, formally invited VeryDarkMan to appear before investigators and provide evidence to support the allegations he made publicly.
According to the statement, the Police remain committed to investigating all credible allegations of misconduct through established channels, including the FCID, the Force Complaint Response Unit and the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, regardless of the rank of the officer or the profile of the complainant.
The Force acknowledged the constitutional right of Nigerians to demand accountability but noted that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the dissemination of unverified allegations. It added that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate disciplinary measures, while false allegations intended to damage reputations could attract legal action.
The Police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the FCID and allow both the administrative review and judicial proceedings to run their lawful course. It reiterated that complaints against officers should be addressed through established legal and disciplinary mechanisms rather than public campaigns.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and transparency, the Force said no officer is above the law, no genuine complaint will be ignored, and no disciplinary action will be taken outside the procedures prescribed by law.
