In Wake Of Bobrisky Case: FG Suspends Key Prison Officials (See Full List)

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The Federal Government suspended the officers responsible for the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos State, on Thursday. This action follows the release of an audio recording that suggests cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, who was convicted and sentenced to six months in prison, was provided with accommodations outside the facility……CONTINUE READING 

Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), announced the suspension in a statement issued in Abuja. He noted that the suspensions aim to facilitate further investigations into the various allegations and assured that the findings will be made public once completed.

Ahmed stated, “In response to the viral video circulating on social media concerning alleged misconduct by officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service involving Mr. Idris Okuneye, the CDCFIB has immediately suspended the following senior officers of the Service: Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State; and Sikiru Adekunle, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State.”

Additionally, the Board has suspended ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna, who was serving at the MSCC in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly escorting a convicted inmate outside the Custodial Centre. Another senior officer, Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) in charge of the MSCC in Kuje, Abuja, was also suspended for allegedly accepting money on behalf of an inmate.