Bobrisky: Interior minister talks tough, wants officers involved in alleged bribery scandal fished out

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is angry over revelations that Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, did not spend his jail term in a correctional centre as widely believed but in an apartment where he had access to everything.

Already, Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

The Minister unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption would be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s purview.

He said: “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.”

The Minister called for a special investigative team headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, to probe these allegations and submit a comprehensive report.

The Minister reassured the public that the investigation would be rigorous, transparent, and impartial, adding that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken against personnel found guilty.

BAR & BENCH WATCH reports that in what appears a shocking revelation, a blogger, Martins Otse, popularly known as TheVeryDarkMan, had, Tuesday, released an exhibit to show that Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, did not spend his jail term in a correctional centre as widely believed but in an apartment where he had access to everything.

In the Voice Note released by TheVeryDarkMan, Bobrisky was heard saying this was facilitated by a top government official.

In the Voice Note made available on Instagram, the crossdresser, recorded during a telephone conversation, said a top officer of the Nigeria Correctional Centre facilitated the deal.

Also in the Voice Note, he said that he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with N15 million to ensure that the aspect of money laundering in the charges against him was dropped.

He listed some of those who helped in facilitating the funds for the bribe.

In another twist, Bobrisky also alleged that his early release from prison was facilitated by Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz the bad guy.