- Odibo Victory
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Moshood Jimoh, has been summoned for questioning over allegations linked to the Ajiran murder case raised by social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force on Tuesday while responding to recent public comments by VDM concerning the senior police officer and the ongoing criminal matter.
The police said the invitation forms part of its internal accountability process and is separate from the criminal case already before the court.
“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.”
The Force also revealed that the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, had on July 30, 2026, formally invited VDM to appear before investigators.
“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.”
The police explained that the criminal matter referenced by VDM had been investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
“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 sub judice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary.”
It also stressed that it would not try the matter in the media or allow public commentary to influence the judicial process.
“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.”
It said the invitations extended to both the senior officer and VDM demonstrate its commitment to investigating allegations of misconduct through established procedures, irrespective of those involved.
“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 police also reaffirmed Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of expression but warned that such rights must be exercised responsibly.
“Freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the amplification of unsubstantiated allegations as a means of compelling disciplinary outcomes outside due process.
“Allegations must be formally submitted, investigated, and objectively assessed.”
It also stated that any officer found culpable after investigation would be sanctioned in accordance with the law, while those found to have made false allegations could also face legal consequences.
“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 Force urged VDM to honour the invitation by the Force CID, cooperate with the ongoing administrative review, and allow the judicial process in the criminal matter to run its course.
It reiterated its commitment to professionalism, transparency and the impartial administration of justice.