The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an internal investigation into the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Moshood Jimoh, following corruption allegations made by social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
The Force confirmed on Tuesday that AIG Jimoh had been invited for questioning as part of an administrative review, while Otse has also been asked to provide evidence to support the allegations he made publicly.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police clarified that the criminal case referenced in the controversy had already been investigated and was before a court after legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
According to the statement, the police would not allow public commentary or social media campaigns to interfere with the judicial process, stressing that the matter remains sub judice and would be determined by the courts.
The Force, however, noted that its internal accountability mechanisms were separate from the court proceedings, explaining that the Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department had summoned Jimoh over the allegations.
It also disclosed that the Force CID in Abuja formally invited VeryDarkMan on July 30, 2026, to appear before investigators and substantiate the corruption claims he has repeatedly made online.
Police authorities said the actions demonstrate their commitment to investigating credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant.
For several weeks, VeryDarkMan has released a series of videos accusing Jimoh of corruption, alleging that while serving as Commissioner of Police in Lagos, officers under his supervision falsely implicated businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi in the killings of Sheriff Ishola Salami in April 2023 and Prince Demola Akinloye in August 2024 in the Ajiran area of Eti-Osa.
The activist further alleged that suspects arrested in January 2026 initially confessed to involvement in one of the killings without mentioning Akanbi, claiming that later statements implicating the businessman were obtained through coercion or torture.
He repeatedly challenged the senior police officer to produce the original statements made by the suspects, insisting he was prepared to face legal consequences if his allegations proved false. He has continued to release follow-up videos calling for an independent review of the investigation.
Reaffirming its position, the police said disciplinary procedures for officers are guided by the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations and other established administrative processes.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of Nigerians to demand accountability and express their opinions, the Force cautioned against spreading unverified allegations capable of damaging reputations or undermining due process.
The police added that any officer found guilty after investigation would be sanctioned in accordance with the law, while individuals making false and defamatory allegations could also face legal action.
The Force urged VeryDarkMan to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID and allow both the administrative investigation and the ongoing court proceedings to run their lawful course.
