Bobrisky: FG probes correctional service over alleged VIP apartment

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of bribery within the Nigerian Correctional Service.

The directive came after the controversial social media activist, Martins Otse alias VeryDarkMan shared a video in which Idris Okuneye, popularly known as 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.

In response to the allegation, the minister, in a statement by his media aide, Alao Babatunde, decried the alleged behaviour, stating that any form of indiscipline would not be tolerated.

The statement said, “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, emphasizing 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.”

The statement further stressed that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani would head the team investigating the allegations.

“The minister has 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 reassures the public that the investigation will be rigorous, transparent, and impartial, and that appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken against any personnel found guilty,” the statement said.