A fresh controversy has erupted over Nigeria's criminal justice system after social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) publicly challenged the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, to release what he described as crucial police records connected to a high-profile murder investigation.

In a strongly worded statement shared on his social media platforms, the activist declared that he was willing to risk his freedom over the allegations he was making. He challenged AIG Jimoh to prove him wrong and insisted that, if his claims are false, he should be prosecuted for criminal defamation.

According to VDM, the challenge centres on the alleged original statements made by two individuals identified as "Bariga" and "Fabo" when they were first arrested in connection with the killing of Sheriff Salami. He claimed those statements allegedly contained confessions linking the suspects to the crime.

The activist argued that if the Zone 2 Police Command or the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja can produce the alleged original statements contradicting his claims, he is prepared to face prosecution in court.

> "If AIG Zone 2 can provide the statement of Bariga and Fabo the first time they were arrested where they both confessed to unaliving Sheriff Salami, then I should be charged to court," he said.



VDM further alleged that the matter raises broader concerns about the integrity of criminal investigations within the Nigeria Police Force. Without providing evidence to substantiate the allegation, he claimed the case could demonstrate how senior police officers might allegedly be influenced to frame innocent individuals and manipulate criminal investigations.

He described the development as another example of what he believes are deep-rooted problems within Nigeria's justice system.

According to him, the credibility and professional reputation of AIG Moshood Jimoh are now tied to the outcome of the matter, insisting that the senior police officer should publicly address the allegations or initiate legal action against him if they are false.

The activist also made a wider allegation by calling for a comprehensive review of criminal cases handled during the period AIG Moshood Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. He alleged that there is a possibility that innocent people may have been wrongfully prosecuted or imprisoned during that period, although he did not present evidence to support that assertion.

His comments have since generated widespread debate across social media, with supporters demanding greater transparency in police investigations, while others have urged caution against drawing conclusions before any official response or judicial determination.

As of the time of filing this report, AIG Moshood Jimoh and the Nigeria Police Force have not publicly responded to the specific allegations contained in VDM's statement. Publicly available information indicates that Jimoh was promoted from Commissioner of Police in Lagos State to Assistant Inspector-General of Police and currently heads Zone 2 Command, which oversees police operations in Lagos and Ogun states. Upon assuming office, he publicly pledged zero tolerance for corruption, human rights violations, and unprofessional conduct within the command. 

The allegations made by VDM remain unverified, and no court has made any findings regarding the claims. It is therefore expected that any investigation or legal proceedings arising from the matter will ultimately determine the accuracy or otherwise of the assertions made by the activist.