The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has initiated an internal administrative investigation into the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, following public misconduct and corruption allegations raised by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the police revealed that the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, to present evidence to substantiate his public claims, while simultaneously summoning AIG Jimoh for questioning.
The controversy stems from public campaigns by VeryDarkMan challenging police investigations into two high-profile Lagos murder cases—the April 2023 killing of youth leader Sheriff Salami and the August 2024 killing of Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ojomu of Ajiranland.
Key Operational Highlights
-
Parallel Administrative Probe: The AIG in charge of the Force CID has formally invited AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning as part of an internal accountability review.
-
Summons to Complainant: The FCID in Abuja issued a formal letter of invitation to VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, requesting his appearance to provide concrete evidence supporting his public statements.
-
Sub Judice Warning: Police emphasized that the core criminal case referenced by Otse has already been investigated and charged to a court of competent jurisdiction following advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
-
Position on Media Trials: The Force declared it will not try the matter in the media or permit public pressure campaigns to influence ongoing court proceedings or prejudge involved officers.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FORCE FCID PROBE & SUMMONS SUMMARY MATRIX │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Lead Complainant : Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan / VDM) │
│ │
│ • Officer Involved : AIG Moshood Jimoh (AIG Zone 2 Command, Lagos) │
│ │
│ • Investigating : Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), │
│ Authority : Abuja │
│ │
│ • Core Matter : Police handling & DPP advice on Lagos murder │
│ investigations (Sheriff Salami & Ademola Akinloye) │
│ │
│ • Procedural Status: Administrative review active; main criminal case │
│ currently sub judice before a competent court. │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘“Freedom of Expression Does Not Extend to Defamation”
Clarifying the Force’s position on administrative accountability and public commentary, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu stated:
“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). 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.” — CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer
Addressing the summons extended to both parties, the spokesperson added:
“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… 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.” — CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer
Ayodele Quadri
Correspondent
