Bobrisky Saga: FG Orders Probe of Bribery Allegations Against Prison CG

• The federal government has directed a comprehensive investigation into bribery allegations within the Nigerian Prison Service
• Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, gave this order in reaction to a viral video
• In the video, VeryDarkMan shared audio of Bobrisky claiming he bribed some EFCC officials with N15 million to drop the money laundering charges against him

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

FCT, Abuja - The federal government, through the minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

This was disclosed in a statement signed by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday, September 25, in Abuja.

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Recall that on Tuesday night, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as the VeryDarkMan (VDM) released an audio, where Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, alleged that he paid some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) N15 million to drop the money laundering charges levelled against him during his trial earlier this year.

Reacting on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour of the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Haliru Nababa, Daily Trust reported.

He emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption in the service would be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences.

“The Ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

“We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption and ensuring that those found culpable face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

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Tunji-Ojo has directed a special investigative team headed by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, to commence its probe into the matter.

The team is also expected to submit a comprehensive report on their findings.

Tunji-Ojo spoke after Bobrisky shared some powerful bible verses amid the allegations levelled against him.

EFCC takes action against Bobrisky

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ola Olukoyode, the chairman of the EFCC, ordered an immediate investigation into VDM's allegation about Bobrisky and its officials. He inaugurated an investigative committee.

Recall that Bobrisky was recently convicted and sentenced for naira abuse by a Federal High Court in Lagos.

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Source: Legit.ng