The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that an investigation will be launched into the allegation of bribery by the popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), News About Nigeria reports.
He made this known in a statement by his media aide, Alao Babatunde, on Wednesday.
Recall that popular activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, had released a video in which Bobrisky claimed that after his sentencing, his godfather, in collaboration with the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, arranged for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment.
Bobrisky said that jealousy was involved in his sentencing, adding that when he got to the court, he admitted guilt, hoping for either a fine or community service. However, the court sentenced him.
“On my way to prison, my godfather called and assured me I wouldn’t enter prison. He told me not to worry and said he would arrange an apartment near the prison and speak to the Comptroller General of Prisons in Abuja.
“After they spoke, I was taken to an apartment where I was told not to come out until I finished my sentence. They informed the person at the apartment that their boss instructed them to keep me there and not let me leave. The person said he’d collect N10 million, so I had to call Elele again. Elele gave me N2 million because there was no one else to call,” he added.
However, reacting to this, the Minister condemned the alleged behaviour, adding that any form of indiscipline would not be tolerated.
He stated, “The Minister of Interior has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
“Tunji-Ojo unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasising that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, or corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s purview.
“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.”
