AIG Moshood Appears to Take Swipe at VeryDarkMan Amid Ongoing Public Feud

The public feud between Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Moshood Jimoh and social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has taken another turn after the senior police officer made remarks that many Nigerians believe were directed at the outspoken influencer.

During a recent television appearance, AIG Moshood appeared to dismiss the controversy surrounding VDM's accusations, saying he would not respond to someone he considered "too small" to warrant his attention. Although he did not engage the allegations point by point, his comments quickly circulated across social media, where many interpreted them as a direct jab at the activist.

Background to the Dispute

The exchange stems from VDM's criticism of AIG Moshood over the police investigation into the high-profile Ajiran murder case in Lagos.

VDM accused the senior officer of compromising the investigation and challenged him to institute criminal defamation proceedings if the allegations were false. The activist has repeatedly maintained that he is prepared to defend his claims in court.

AIG Declines to Engage

Rather than responding directly to the allegations, AIG Moshood suggested he would not be drawn into a public exchange with the activist.

Clips from the interview have since gone viral, with supporters interpreting the remarks as an attempt to downplay VDM's influence, while critics argue that the allegations deserve a detailed response instead of personal comments.

VDM Fires Back

VDM did not let the comments go unanswered.

In posts shared on his social media platforms, the activist accused AIG Moshood of avoiding the substantive issues he had raised.

He argued that instead of making indirect remarks on television, the police officer should publicly address the allegations surrounding the Ajiran murder investigation.

Rights Groups Defend the Police Officer

The controversy has also drawn reactions from civil society organisations.

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) and the South West Youth Alliance (SWYA) publicly defended AIG Moshood, describing VDM's allegations as unsubstantiated and urging Nigerians to allow the judicial process to take its course.

The groups cited police investigation records and court documents, arguing that there was no evidence supporting claims that the investigation had been compromised.

Social Media Divided

The exchange has generated intense debate online.

Supporters of VDM insist public officials should answer serious allegations with facts rather than dismissive comments.

Others argue that the police should avoid conducting investigations through social media and that disputes relating to criminal cases should be resolved through legal institutions.

As the back-and-forth continues, many Nigerians are waiting to see whether either side will pursue the matter in court or provide further evidence to support their respective positions.