Social media personality Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has agreed to honour the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation over allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, but says certain conditions must first be met.
Through a statement issued on Wednesday by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, the activist said he has no objection to the investigation and is prepared to appear before investigators. However, he stressed that the process should be conducted openly to strengthen public confidence.
The invitation followed the police’s request for VeryDarkMan to report to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja and provide evidence to support the allegations he publicly made against the senior police officer.
Earlier, the Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to due process, saying it would handle the matter professionally and in line with the law. It also disclosed that the case referenced by the activist had already been investigated and charged to court after advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, adding that only the judiciary would determine its outcome.
“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 police said.
The Force further revealed that AIG Jimoh had also been invited for questioning, while VeryDarkMan had earlier received a formal invitation dated July 30, 2026, asking him to present evidence in support of his claims.
Responding through his legal representatives, the activist welcomed the police investigation and maintained that he had never resisted any legitimate inquiry.
“Our client appreciates the decision of the Nigeria Police Force to commence an official investigation into the concerns he raised and reiterates his willingness to cooperate with the investigation.
“For the avoidance of doubt, our client has never opposed any lawful investigation. On the contrary, he remains ready, willing and available to honour any invitation lawfully extended to him by the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read.
The legal team, however, argued that because the allegations involve a high-ranking police officer and have attracted widespread public attention, the interview should be monitored by independent observers to ensure fairness and transparency.
Among the conditions listed were the presence of representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organisations and other independent observers, as well as permission for his lawyer to remain with him throughout the session.
The statement added:
“The interview must be observed by the civil society organisations, the Nigerian Bar Association and such other independent observers, as may be appropriate in the circumstances, to ensure maximum transparency and eliminate any possibility of misinformation or misrepresentation.
“That his legal representative be permitted to accompany him and remain present throughout the interview.”
