The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid the controversy involving social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the criminal matter at the centre of the controversy had already been investigated and taken before a court following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
According to the statement, the police would not allow public opinion or social media campaigns 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,” the statement read.
The police also disclosed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department had invited AIG Jimoh for questioning regarding the allegations levelled against him.
Similarly, the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja reportedly issued a formal invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting that he provide evidence to support the claims he made publicly.
The Force maintained that the development underscored its determination to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank or status of those involved.
It further stated that disciplinary procedures within the police are guided by the provisions of the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, police regulations and other established administrative procedures.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of citizens to criticise public institutions, the police cautioned against the spread of allegations that cannot be substantiated.
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The statement emphasised that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or attempts to compel disciplinary action through public pressure.
The Force added that any officer found guilty after investigations would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law, while individuals found to have deliberately made false accusations could also be subjected to legal action.
The police urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and allow both the judicial and administrative processes to proceed without interference.
“Grievances against officers are best resolved through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than public campaigns designed to force disciplinary outcomes,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the police stressed that no officer is above the law and pledged to continue upholding transparency in the discharge of its duties.