FG Launches Probe Into Allegations Involving Prison Controller And Bobrisky

FG Launches Probe Into Allegations Involving Prison Controller And Bobrisky

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has launched an unconditional and thorough investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a statement released on Wednesday by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, the Minister denounced the alleged misconduct and reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy toward indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption within the paramilitary services under his jurisdiction……..CONTINUE READING 

“The Ministry will not accept any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in eradicating corruption and ensuring that those found guilty face the full consequences of the law,” Tunji-Ojo stated.

To facilitate the investigation, the Minister has established a special investigative team led by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. He assured the public that the probe would be rigorous, transparent, and impartial, with appropriate disciplinary measures to be implemented against any personnel found culpable.

This investigation was prompted by bribery allegations made by Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, in a video released by blogger Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. In the viral audio, Bobrisky claimed to have paid officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ₦15 million to have a money laundering charge against him dropped.

In response to these allegations, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, stated that the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has formed a team of investigators to thoroughly assess the claims. Bobrisky was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on August 5 after serving six months for a currency abuse charge, to which he pleaded guilty.