The Nigerian 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, was granted unauthorized access to an 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.
The government has assured the general public that the investigation into the matter is ongoing and that the findings will be made public upon completion
Suspended Senior Officers of the Service are:
i.Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), In-Charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State.
ii.Sikiru Adekunle, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), In-Charge of Maximum-Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State.
The Board has taken the step of suspending ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna, who was assigned to the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. This decision comes in response to allegations that he accompanied a convicted inmate to a location outside of the Custodial Centre.
In a related matter, the Board has also placed another Senior Officer on suspension, Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu, who serves as the Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) and is responsible for the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje-Abuja. This action comes in response to allegations that he accepted funds on behalf of an inmate.
