Bobrisky: 5 Key Findings from Nigerian Govt’s Panel’s Report
- FG's investigative panel has cleared popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, of allegations of evading jail term
- The panel's report, released on Monday, October 21, confirmed that there was no evidence to support claims that Bobrisky spent part of her months-long prison sentence outside the correctional centre
- Legit.ng highlights the 5 key findings from the Nigerian government's special investigative panel's report on Bobrisky
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.
FCT, Abuja - The federal government's investigative panel revealed on Monday, October 21, that Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky, served out his six-month prison sentence in custody.
Bobrisky was sentenced in April for spraying the naira at a social event.
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The FG's panel, however, said the controversial crossdresser had access to some home appliances while in the correctional centre.
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Legit.ng reports that the interim report of the panel was received on Monday, October 21, in Abuja by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria's minister of interior.
Tunji-Ojo promised not to bury the full report submitted by the investigative panel.
In this piece, Legit.ng highlights the key findings of the special investigative panel constituted to probe allegations of bribery within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS).
1) Bobrisky: Ex-inmate of more than one prison
Bobrisky was transferred from the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja, to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kirikiri-Apapa, Lagos.
Subsequently, he was moved to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, from where he was released upon the completion of his sentence.
2) Money didn't primarily motivate privileges
The panel noted that the peculiar case of the inmate (Bobrisky) and his physical looks and behaviour posed a threat.
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It also said the lack of laid-down rules for the treatment of such a case rather than financial motivation, may have necessitated certain privileges granted to Bobrisky.
3) No evidence Bobrisky slept outside prison
Furthermore, the panel noted that there was no evidence to back up allegations in some quarters that Bobrisky slept outside the prison walls after he was sentenced.
Bobrisky's period of incarceration was April 12 to August 5, 2024.
4) Bobrisky: Further investigation to be carried out
The panel will further investigate if the privileges of access to fridge, television, and phone enjoyed by Bobrisky were financially motivated. If officers are found culpable, they will be sanctioned.
The panel is expected to probe if the favours were based on corrupt practices by correctional officers.
5) Friends visited Bobrisky in single cell
Apart from staying in furnished single cells, the panel discovered that Bobrisky received several visitors, among whom were his family members and friends — both at the Medium Security and the Maximum Security Custodial Centres.
He also enjoyed self-feeding and had designated inmates who ran errands for him.
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Bobrisky reportedly arrested at border
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Bobrisky was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border while allegedly attempting to flee Nigeria to the neighbouring Benin Republic.
Bobrisky was reportedly arrested while trying to escape amidst an investigation by the house of representatives over bribery allegations against officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the NCoS involving the celebrity crossdresser.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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