In response to a circulating video by controversial social media influencer Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan, involving misconduct by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Government, through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), had suspended Four senior officers pending further investigations.
The allegations by VeryDarkMan also included that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)dropped money laundering charges against Bobrisky after receiving N15 million.
The officials were implicated in activities involving a convicted inmate, widely known as Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye.
Following reports of irregularities linked to this high-profile case, the CDCFIB announced the suspension of the following officers: Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), responsible for the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kiri-Kiri, Lagos State.
Sikiru Adekunle, also a Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), is in charge of the Maximum-Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-Kiri, Lagos State.
The statement also disclosed the suspension of ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna, stationed at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. He is accused of escorting a convicted inmate outside the correctional facility to an undisclosed location.
Also, Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) overseeing the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje, Abuja, was suspended for allegedly receiving monetary payments on behalf of an inmate.
According to the press statement issued by Ja’afaru Ahmed, the Secretary to the Board, suspending the officers is part of an ongoing investigation to address the infractions.
The government assures the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made public upon its conclusion.
Recall that allegations of bribery and misconduct by top officials are not new, as the Nigerian Customs high-ranked officers have been indicted in many smuggling cases, among other crimes.
A West Africa Weekly report exposed unresolved service scandals involving comptrollers and top senior officers exposed to be involved in smuggling, arms deals, and other criminal activities.
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