The House of Representatives Committee will investigate corruption allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) during a visit to their Lagos offices on October 21, 2024.
The probe stems from accusations made by the crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, who claims he paid N15 million to have money laundering charges against him dropped.
The investigation follows Bobrisky’s conviction for naira abuse on April 5, 2024, resulting in a six-month prison sentence.
He was released on August 5, amid claims of receiving preferential treatment while incarcerated.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered an investigation into the matter, leading to the suspension of two Deputy Controllers of Corrections from their posts at the Kirikiri custodial facilities.
Recent testimony by social media influencer Martins Otse revealed recorded conversations in which Bobrisky purportedly claimed he did not serve time in a prison but rather stayed in a private apartment.
Bobrisky allegedly stated that he was granted this arrangement due to influence from a “godfather” who intervened on his behalf.
Otse also shared additional audio in which Bobrisky mentioned paying N5 million to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to seek a Federal Government pardon for the money laundering charges, although the SAN initially requested N10 million.
The discussions raised questions about the integrity of the legal and correctional systems.
Following the committee’s visit to Lagos, they plan to summon Bobrisky for questioning.
The committee’s chair, Ginger Onwusibe, indicated that a date for this hearing would be set after the visit.
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