The recent controversies surrounding Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, have led to potential legal and disciplinary actions. Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in April for abusing the naira and released in August, claimed in a video that he had bribed officials to serve his term in a private apartment rather than in prison and to drop pending money laundering charges.
Following these allegations, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, formed a panel to investigate these claims. The panel, led by Magdalena Ajani, found no evidence of Bobrisky’s alleged special treatment during his prison term. However, they recommended he face charges for defamation, stating his allegations tarnished the reputation of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Furthermore, the Department of State Services (DSS) has been urged to investigate any possible bribes Bobrisky might have paid to officials of the NCoS or the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The investigation also revealed irregularities by correctional officers, including backdating of transfer documentation, improper transfer procedures, and documentation lapses, implicating officials like former Controller Ben Rabbi-Freeman and Deputy Controller Michael Anugwa. The panel has advised disciplinary actions for these officers, an audit of custodial records, and further reforms to improve oversight in correctional facilities.
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