The Federal Government has suspended several prison officials over allegations of misconduct involving the handling of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.
This follows an audio leak suggesting that Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in prison, spent the terms in a private apartment outside the custodial centre.
A social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, had alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dropped money laundering charges against Bobrisky after receiving N15 million.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced the suspensions on Thursday, following an investigation initiated by the Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Secretary of the CDCFIB, Ja’afaru Ahmed, said in a statement that the suspended officials include Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri; Sikiru Adekunle, DCC in charge of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri; and ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna, who served at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Afikpo, Ebonyi State.
Additionally, Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu, DCC in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje, Abuja, has also been suspended for allegedly accepting bribes on behalf of an inmate.
The government has assured the public that the investigation into the matter is ongoing and that the findings will be made public upon completion.
MEMO
“Following the viral video trending on social media on alleged infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to Mr. Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended forthwith the following Senior Officers of the Service:
“Michael Anugwa, DCC, In-Charge of MSCC, Kiri-kiri, Lagos State; and Sikiru Adekunle, DCC, In-Charge of MSCC, Kiri-kiri, Lagos State.
“Also, the Board has suspended ASC II Ogbule Obinna, serving at the MSCC, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly accompanying a convicted inmate out of the Custodial Centre to a location outside the facility.
“Also, the Board has suspended ASC II Ogbule Obinna, serving at the MSCC, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly accompanying a convicted inmate out of the Custodial Centre to a location outside the facility.
“In another related development, the Board has equally suspended another Senior Officer of the Service, Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu, Deputy Controller of Corrections, In-Charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje-Abuja, for allegedly receiving monies on behalf of an inmate.
“The suspension of these Officers is to allow for further investigation on the various allegations while assuring that the outcome would be made public when concluded.”
