ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over allegations raised by the activist.

The Force, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said 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 Otse, requesting him to appear before the department to substantiate claims he made publicly.

The Police said the steps were part of its internal accountability mechanisms and commitment to investigating credible allegations of misconduct, irrespective of the rank of the officer involved or the status of the complainant.

The statement followed recent public comments by VDM concerning the AIG in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, and an ongoing criminal matter.