Minister of interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a probe into allegations of bribery within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).
This followed a video released by social media influencer Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan in which crossdresser Bobrisky claimed he bribed NCS officers so he could serve a six-month sentence for abuse of the naira in a private apartment instead of the correctional facility.
“There’s jealousy involved. When I got to court, I admitted guilt, hoping for either a fine or community service. However, the court sentenced me,” the crossdresser said in the video.
“On my way to prison, my godfather called and assured me I wouldn’t enter prison. He told me not to worry and said he would arrange an apartment near the prison and speak to the Comptroller General of Prisons in Abuja.
“After they spoke, I was taken to an apartment where I was told not to come out until I finished my sentence. They informed the person at the apartment that their boss instructed them to keep me there and not let me leave. The person said he’d collect N10 million, so I had to call Elele again. Elele gave me N2 million because there was no one else to call.”
Without mentioning names, Tunji-Ojo said in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide Alao Babatunde that indiscipline would not be tolerated.
The statement read, “The Minister of Interior has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
“Tunji-Ojo unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasizing that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, or corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s purview.
“The ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption and ensuring that those found culpable face the full wrath of the law.”
Alao added that the permanent secretary of the ministry Magdalene Ajani would head the team investigating the allegations.
