The Federal Government has suspended senior officials at Kirikiri Custodial Centres over allegations of bribery involving Idris "Bobrisky" Okuneye. Bobrisky, convicted and sentenced to six months in prison, allegedly received preferential treatment. An investigation is underway, and the findings will be made public following a government probe.
The Federal Government has suspended senior officers at the Kirikiri Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Lagos following bribery allegations involving crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. He had been convicted and sentenced to six months in prison, but reports allege that he was given preferential treatment, including access to a private apartment outside the correctional facility.
Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), confirmed the suspension in a statement on Thursday. This move follows an investigation initiated by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, after an audio leak emerged, raising concerns over potential infractions within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
The suspended officers, Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, and Sikiru Adekunle, Deputy Controller of the Maximum-Security Custodial Centre, have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of the probe.
Ahmed assured that the investigation would be transparent, and its findings made public. Public reactions on social media have been swift, with many expressing shock and disbelief over the alleged special treatment. Some users called for stricter measures, while others made light of the situation, predicting harsher consequences for Bobrisky.
This scandal has further fueled discussions about corruption within Nigeria's correctional system, with many questioning the integrity of officials responsible for maintaining justice and order.
