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VeryDarkMan sets conditions for honoring police invitation over AIG allegations

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has set conditions for honoring a police invitation over allegations against AIG Moshood Jimoh.
  • VeryDarkMan's lawyer stated he will cooperate with a transparent investigation, requesting observers from the Nigerian Bar Association and civil society groups.
  • The police confirmed the allegations against AIG Jimoh are under investigation and are before a court, with VeryDarkMan invited to provide evidence.

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has outlined specific conditions for complying with a police invitation concerning allegations he leveled against Assistant Inspector-General of Police Moshood Jimoh. The invitation stems from claims VeryDarkMan made against the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command.

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.

— VeryDarkMan's legal teamResponding to the police invitation.

In a statement issued by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan expressed his readiness to appear before investigators. However, he stressed that the process must be transparent to maintain public trust. The Nigeria Police Force had previously invited VeryDarkMan to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja to present evidence supporting his accusations against AIG Jimoh.

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.

— VeryDarkMan's legal teamReaffirming willingness to cooperate with the police.

The police, through Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, stated their commitment to due process and institutional discipline. They noted that the criminal matter referenced in VeryDarkMan's public comments has already been investigated and is currently before a court, following legal advice. The police emphasized that the judiciary would determine the case's outcome, stating, "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 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.

— CSP Ani InieduForce Public Relations Officer, on the police approach to the case.

VeryDarkMan's legal team reaffirmed his willingness to cooperate with any lawful investigation. They requested that representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organizations, and other independent observers be permitted to monitor the interview, citing the public interest and the senior rank of the officer involved. The statement read, "The interview must be observed by the civil society organisations, the Nigerian Bar Asso."

The interview must be observed by the civil society organisations, the Nigerian Bar Asso.

— VeryDarkMan's legal teamStating a condition for honoring the police invitation.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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