Investigative Panel Clears Bobrisky Of Special Treatment Claims

An investigative panel set up to probe the allegation against controversial Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky has said it found no evidence that he left prison or received any special treatment during her six-month sentence for currency abuse.

CityMirrorNews reports that the investigative panel presented its findings on Monday, October 21.

The panel dispelled rumours that the popular crossdresser bribed officials or served her time in a private apartment.

It would be recalled that Bobrisky was sentenced on April 12, 2024, and released on August 5, 2024.

Allegations of preferential treatment surfaced after a viral video posted by activist VeryDarkMan.

In the video, a voice allegedly belonging to Bobrisky claimed she had bribed officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges.

The video also alleged that a “godfather” and Haliru Nababa, Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), helped ensure she served her sentence outside the regular prison environment.

These serious allegations prompted the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to launch an investigation into the Nigerian Correctional Service on September 30, 2024.

Magdalena Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, was tasked with leading the probe.

The probe was focused on corruption and other potential violations within the correctional system.

Uju Agomoh, Executive Director of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), presented the panel’s findings at the Ministry of Interior.

The report confirmed that Bobrisky served her full sentence from April 12 to August 5, 2024, with standard remission applied.

Also, the panel found no evidence to support claims that she spent time outside the prison facility or received any special privileges during her imprisonment.

The investigation into the allegations has now been closed, with the Ministry of Interior affirming that the Nigerian Correctional Service followed standard procedures in Bobrisky’s case.

The findings bring an end to the widespread rumours of corruption and preferential treatment, restoring confidence in the integrity of the correctional system.