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Bobrisky Falls Ill In Police Custody, Rushed To Hospital

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  Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed to Falomo Police Hospital for medical attention. A source confirmed the development, stating that he was transferred from the FCID to the hospital for treatment. The source said, “Bobrisky complained of ‘breast’ pain and was rushed to the Police Hospital in the Falomo area of Lagos around 2:00 p.m. in an ambulance with the plate number LND 339L. He wore a black gown, covered his face with a shawl, and lay down in the ambulance.” Bobrisky was taken into custody on Monday night by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following his arrest at the Seme border in Lagos during an alleged attempt to leave the country. There are indications that he may remain in detention as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The FCID is expected to obtain a remand order for his continued detention. A statement from the FCID regarding Bobrisky’s situation is expected later today. NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, confirmed the arrest, describing Bobrisky as “a person of interest.” He further stated that the NIS had intercepted him at the Seme border as part of their efforts to secure Nigeria’s borders.

Bobrisky: Why I didn’t File Charges Against VeryDarkMan – Falana

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  Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said he is resisting the temptation to file a criminal complaint against a blogger, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, who recently released audio accusing him of facilitating pardon for cross-dresser Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky. Falana also stated that he does not know Bobrisky from anywhere. He spoke for the first time after VeryDarkMan released an audio clip of a supposed telephone conversation which Bobrisky had with a yet to be identified fellow. In the audio, which Bobrisky has since denied, the Cross Dresser had claimed that he (Bobrisky) bribed some Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials with N15 million to drop the money laundering charge against him. He also claimed in the audio that Bobrisky contacted Falana’s son, Folarin (Falz) to use his father’s connection to get a presidential pardon for him, but they demanded N10 million. The House of Representatives is also probing the matter even as the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also inaugurated an independent panel to probe allegations of wrongdoing against officers of the Correctional Service. Speaking on Channels TV Politics Today monitored by our correspondent, Falana faulted the audio clips released by VeryDarkMan. He said he would have filed a criminal complaint against him if not for the fact that he is currently championing a campaign for decriminalization of freedom of speech. Falana said, “Bobrisky never spoke to me. I’ve never met him. I don’t know him from Adam. He was alleged to have spoken to my son, Folarin (Falz). “Yes my son said this guy was appealing to people for assistance and he called my son, I think on May 4 this year, “Please can you get me N3m to be placed in a special part of the prisons”. We call it the VIP section and my son asked him, “are you calling me under the authorization of the superintendent of prisons? He said look, ‘don’t call me again, I am unable to assist you to bribe the prison authorities and be very careful since you are already in jail for an offence. Daily Trust

ICYMI: See Full List Of Suspended Prison Officials After Bobrisky Audio Leak

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    Names of suspended senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) over allegations of bribery linked to controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky have emerged. In response to the widespread allegations, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, in a statement signed by Ja’afaru Ahmed on Thursday, announced the suspension of the officers allegedly involved in the bribery. This is according to a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on his official Facebook page on Thursday. See Their Names Below; Michael Anugwa: Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State Sikiru Adekunle: Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State. ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna: an officer stationed at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly escorting a convicted inmate outside the facility to an unauthorised location. Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu: the officer in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje, Abuja, for allegedly accepting payments on behalf of an inmate. The statement partly read: “Following the viral video trending on social media on alleged infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to Mr. Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended forthwith the following Senior Officers of the Service: “Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State; and Sikiru Adekunle, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), charge of Maximum-Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State.” The board stressed that the suspensions were implemented to facilitate thorough investigations into the allegations against the officers. Also, the board assured the public that the findings of the investigations would be disclosed upon conclusion. As of press time, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, EFCC, NCoS, and the House of Representatives have ordered investigations into the allegations.  

Bobrisky Served Just 3 Weeks Of A 6-Month Sentence In Kirikiri Prison

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  Nigerian socialite and crossdresser, Bobrisky, has been embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that she spent only three weeks in Kirikiri Prison despite being sentenced to six months for naira abuse in April. According to FIJ Report, Bobrisky was taken to Kirikiri in April but left after just three weeks, and was officially released from prison in August. A prison official confirmed to FIJ that Bobrisky received VIP treatment during her brief stay, living in a special cell and being “guarded like a president” The source also claimed that money was involved in her early release, stating “it was an ‘arrangee thing’” . The controversy surrounding Bobrisky’s prison term has sparked renewed attention to corruption in Nigerian prisons. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service. This development comes after social media user VeryDarkMan released a phone conversation in which Bobrisky allegedly confessed to serving her term outside the prison and paying N15 million to have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) expunge ‘money laundering’ from the charges against her . Bobrisky’s sentence began on March 24, after Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos found her guilty of naira abuse. The judge had stated that the sentence would serve as a lesson for others abusing the Naira. The incident has raised questions about the integrity of the Nigerian prison system and the fairness of sentencing. As the investigation unfolds, many are watching to see how the authorities will address the allegations of corruption and bribery.

EFCC Summons Bobrisky and Very DarkMan in Connection With N15m Bribery Case

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    EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede has invited Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan, and Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over bribery allegations against personnel of the Commission. This is as the Chairman of the Commission ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged bribery of some officers of the commission by Bobrisky. In a viral video circulating online shared by Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky alleged that some unnamed officers of the EFCC collected the sum of N15,000,000 from him to drop money laundering charges against him. The money was said to have been paid into his company’s account number 2830002929, domiciled in Eco Bank Plc between September 2021 and April 2024. However, the offence was dropped following a prayer by the counsel for the EFCC, Suleiman Suleiman. He had to the court that the commission had agreed with Bobrisky. Suleiman was quoted to have said, “We have an agreement with the defendant, which will lead us to withdraw counts 5 and 6. In the circumstance, we’re humbly urging the court to strike out counts 5 and 6, leaving counts 1 to 4 alive.” However, in a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale said the invitation of Bobrisky and VDM to its Lagos Directorate was to assist investigators unearth the alleged bribery. Oyewale said, “The EFCC chairman has ordered an immediate investigation of alleged bribery allegations imputed to some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye(a.ka. Bobrisky) in a viral video circulating across the country. Okuneye, an ex-convict had alleged in the video powered by VeryDarkMan that some unnamed officers of the EFCC collected the sum of N15,000,000 from him to drop money laundering charges against him. “In a swift reaction, the EFCC’s boss has constituted a Team of Investigators to critically look into the allegations. To this end, the Commission hereby invites both Okuneye and Otse to make themselves available at its Lagos Directorate to assist investigators unearth the alleged bribery. “ Oyewale assured Nigerians that the allegations would be thoroughly investigated. He said, “The EFCC wishes to assure the public that the allegations would be thoroughly investigated and the result of the findings made public accordingly. The Commission is committed to its core values of integrity, courage, professionalism, and collaboration at all times. “ Recall that Bobrisky was initially arraigned on six charges bordering on naira abuse and money laundering to the tune of N127,780,877.98.

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