By Kingston Magare 4.8.2026
Social media influencer and activist Martins Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited by Nigeria Police Force to report to Abuja in the light of his allegations against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh.
VDM in a series of social media posts had accused AIG Jimoh of participation in a plot to frame some individuals for the 2023 murder of Sheriff Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye over a land dispute in Lagos.
NPF spokesperson CSP Ani Iniedu said in a statement that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Abuja, had formally invited AIG Jimoh for questioning in connection with the allegations.
It added that the Force CID, Abuja, on July 30, 2026, issued a letter of invitation to VDM, requesting him to appear before the department to substantiate claims he made publicly.
The Force said the criminal case referenced by the activist had already been investigated and filed before a court of competent jurisdiction following advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
It stressed that the matter was subjudice and would not be determined through media campaigns or public commentary.
“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 said.
The Police reaffirmed that its disciplinary processes were guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders and other administrative procedures, adding that the rules applied equally to all officers regardless of rank.
The Force also acknowledged citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions, but cautioned that such rights did not extend to defamation or making unverified allegations.
It urged VDM to honour the invitation by the Force CID and participate in the investigation process, while allowing the court to determine the outcome of the separate criminal matter.
The Police assured that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate sanctions, while false allegations found to have been deliberately made to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution could attract legal action.