In a significant move towards reforming the Nigerian Correctional Service, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has pledged to address serious allegations of misconduct within the system.
This commitment follows a viral audio recording in which Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, alleged that his godfather colluded with the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service to arrange for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private residence rather than an official correctional facility.
The allegations, brought to light by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, have raised concerns about the integrity of the correctional system in Nigeria. In response, the minister swiftly ordered an investigation and suspended several correctional officers pending the outcome.
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At the inauguration of a committee tasked with investigating these allegations, Minister Tunji-Ojo emphasized the importance of a thorough examination. “We want to reform the correctional service. Your core responsibility is to investigate specific allegations of corruption, torture, and mistreatment of inmates by correctional officers, especially the immediate one concerning Bobrisky, which I expect to be completed in two weeks,” he stated.
The minister further underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to uncover deeper issues within the service. “There is a need for a holistic approach to unravel the issues being investigated, through empirical and fact-finding processes,” he added.
Tunji-Ojo reiterated his commitment to transparency and accountability, insisting that no one would be exempt from scrutiny. “I want to say this very clearly: nobody will be shielded. Nobody, no matter how highly placed, will be shielded,” he affirmed.
This situation highlights ongoing concerns about corruption and human rights abuses within Nigeria’s correctional facilities, prompting a broader call for reform in a system that has long been criticized for its treatment of inmates.
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