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NPF Reaffirms Commitment to Due Process, Institutional Discipline, and the Rule of Law
NPF Reaffirms Commitment to Due Process, Institutional Discipline, and the Rule of Law
The Nigeria Police Force notes recent public statements and social media commentary by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), concerning the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, and an ongoing criminal matter. The Force wishes to place the following facts on record and clarify the status of both the judicial and administrative processes involved.
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The criminal matter referenced in public commentary was investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction, following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). As the matter is subjudice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary. 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.
Separately, and in line with its internal accountability mechanisms, the Force confirms that the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has invited AIG incharge of Zone 2, AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning in connection with the allegations raised.
The Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, on 30th July 2026, formally issued a letter of invitation to Mr. Otse (VeryDarkMan), inviting him to appear at its Abuja office to substantiate the claims he has made in the public domain.
These steps reflect the Force’s standing commitment to investigate all credible allegations of misconduct, regardless of the rank of the officer involved or the public profile of the complainant, through its established channels, including the Force CID, the Force Complaint Response Unit, and, where applicable, the Office of the IGP.
Discipline within the Nigeria Police Force is governed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Police Act 2020, Police Regulations, Force Orders, and other administrative procedures. These frameworks apply uniformly to every officer, at every rank.
The Force affirms the constitutional right of every Nigerian to freedom of expression and to demand accountability from public institutions; constructive criticism remains vital to democratic policing. That said, freedom of expression does not extend to defamation or the amplification of unsubstantiated allegations as a means of compelling disciplinary outcomes outside due process.
Allegations must be formally submitted, investigated, and objectively assessed. Any officer found culpable following investigation will face sanctions in accordance with the law. Equally, where allegations are established to be false and calculated to damage the reputation of an officer or the institution, the Force reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies.
The Nigeria Police Force urges Mr. Otse to honour the invitation extended by the Force CID, engage with the ongoing administrative review in good faith, and allow the judicial process governing the separate criminal matter to run its course. Grievances against officers are best resolved through established complaint and oversight mechanisms rather than public campaigns designed to force disciplinary outcomes.
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The Nigeria Police Force remains an institution founded on law, discipline, and accountability. No officer is above the law, and no genuine complaint is ignored; nor will any officer be sanctioned outside the procedures the law prescribes.
The Force reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and the impartial administration of justice in the discharge of its constitutional mandate.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
4th August,2026
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Peter Obi Would Flee to Cameroon if He Faces Challenges as President, Says Wike
Mr Wike spoke on Tuesday at Abaji Area Council during a Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
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The minister said Mr Obi would abandon the country’s problems rather than confront them, unlike President Bola Tinubu, whom he hailed for taking tough decisions to address Nigeria’s challenges.
According to him, Nigeria needs a president who could confront difficult situations rather than abandon the country when challenges arise.
Mr Wike maintained that ruling a country goes beyond public relations or political rhetoric; it requires competence and a willingness to be accountable in the face of challenges.
Meanwhile, he urged residents of Abaji Area Council to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by voting for him in the 2027 election.
He said he would not rely on Abaji political leaders’ promises to ensure Mr Tinubu’s victory but would assess their support by their ability to deliver their respective polling units and wards.
The minister added, “Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”
Mr Wike also cautioned them against repeating their mistake in the 2023 elections by voting for candidates who failed to maintain contact with their constituents after securing electoral victory.
The minister said residents should assess political officeholders based on their accessibility, performance and contributions to development rather than political promises.
“You went and elected somebody you don’t know. Is it not correct? Have you seen the person again? Has he come to address you? Has he asked you what your problems are? Has he moved anything that will affect the interest of the FCT?” he asked.
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Mr Wike also reiterated his commitment to addressing Abaji’s electricity challenges before the 2027 elections, directing the area council chairman to intensify efforts towards restoring power supply.
He described the Abaji engagement as the final meeting in his tour of the six FCT area councils ahead of the elections, saying he would return to assess residents’ satisfaction with the administration’s performance.
Mr Wike further disclosed that he would meet with youths in the FCT on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and other issues affecting their participation in the forthcoming elections.
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Eastern Marine Customs Sets to Maximise Border Security Through Joint Naval Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Eastern Marine Command has proposed joint operations with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen maritime security along the eastern sea border.
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According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Joshua Iliya, the Acting Comptroller in charge of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Ntongha Edet, remarked during a high-level visit to the Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
He commended the existing cooperation between both agencies. He called for joint patrol operations involving officers and men of the Eastern Marine Command and naval personnel to enhance maritime domain awareness.
“I am here to formally request the inclusion of Customs marine officers in joint patrol sorties with the Nigerian Navy to maximise operational reach within our area of responsibility,” he said.
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In response, the officer in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho, pledged full support and emphasised that providing operational assistance to the Customs Service is vital.
“As the Navy secures the marine territory, Nigeria Customs protects our economic interests to ensure critical national development. I am assuring you that FOB Ibaka under my leadership will maintain an open-door policy and share operational success with Customs,” he said.
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NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
NNPC Corporate Social Responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte., in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Sunday, 8th November 2026, hosted the NYSC Financial Literacy Training Programme for Batch C, Stream 2 Corps Members in Abuja, with simultaneous sessions held across NYSC Orientation Camps in the 36 states of the Federation.
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The training provided Corps Members with practical guidance on making informed financial decisions, managing their finances and considering entrepreneurship as a path to self-reliance at the end of their service year.
Beneficiaries Exceed 1.4 Million as NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
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Since its introduction in 2023, the programme has reached more than 1.4 million Corps Members, reflecting NNPC Limited’s commitment to widening financial inclusion among young Nigerians and preparing them to build stable livelihoods and contribute to national economic growth.
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