Activist and social media personality Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has stated that he will only honour an invitation by the Nigeria Police Force if the proceedings are conducted with total transparency.
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja formally summoned Otse on 30 July 2026 to substantiate claims he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Moshood Jimoh. The police confirmed that AIG Jimoh has also been summoned by the FCID to answer the allegations.
Responding through a statement published on Instagram on Wednesday by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, the activist insisted on specific terms before attending the interview. His legal team demanded that representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), civil society groups, and other independent monitors be present during the session to guarantee public confidence and prevent misrepresentation. They further specified that his legal counsel must remain alongside him throughout the questioning.
In their response, Otse’s lawyers said that their client welcomes the probe and has never resisted lawful authority. Summarising their stance on his commitment to the process, the legal team stated:
“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.”
They argued that the high profile of the accused senior officer and the intense public interest make an open, accountable process essential.
This comes after Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, issued a statement on Tuesday reiterating the police’s commitment to due process, internal discipline, and the rule of law. CSP Iniedu revealed that the criminal matter central to Otse’s public claims had already been investigated and charged to court on the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, adding that the ultimate ruling rests with the judiciary.
Clarifying the police’s position against public debate on the matter, the statement read:
“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.”