Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has agreed to honour the invitation extended to him by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations he made against Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Moshood Jimoh.
His lawyer, human rights advocate Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development, saying the activist would cooperate fully with the investigation while calling for a transparent process monitored by independent observers.
The position was contained in a statement issued on August 5, 2026, by Zainab M. Otega on behalf of the law firm representing VDM. The statement followed a press release by the Nigeria Police Force on August 4 announcing that the activist had been invited in connection with allegations he made against the senior police officer.
According to the legal team, their client welcomed the decision of the police to investigate the issues he raised and remained committed to assisting the 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," the statement said.
The lawyers also dismissed suggestions that VDM was attempting to avoid scrutiny, insisting that he had always been willing to respond to any lawful invitation from law enforcement authorities.
"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 added.
However, the legal team maintained that the investigation should be conducted in a manner that inspires public confidence, given the high-profile nature of the case and the senior status of the police officer involved.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the lawyers requested that the interview at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) headquarters in Abuja be witnessed by representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organisations and other independent observers considered appropriate.
They argued that the presence of neutral observers would strengthen public trust in the investigative process while ensuring fairness for all parties involved.
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