The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has affirmed to the public that the investigation report concerning the allegations involving crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) will not be overlooked.
The Minister has also pledged that all implicated officers will face suitable disciplinary actions.
Emphasizing the government's dedication to transparency and accountability, Tunji-Ojo added that the Nigerian Correctional Service will continue to undergo reforms to ensure compliance with its establishment standards.
The Interior Minister made these statements on Monday after receiving the report from the federal government's investigative panel tasked with examining allegations of corruption and violations within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
He further articulated: "This report signifies the commencement of a broader reform initiative. We will ensure that those responsible are held accountable, and necessary measures are taken to establish a service that facilitates inmate rehabilitation and offers them a chance at a renewed life."
As previously reported, the panel found no evidence that Bobrisky stayed outside the prison premises after his sentencing but enjoyed numerous privileges during his custody.
The panel disclosed that Bobrisky had several privileges during his incarceration at both the Medium Security and the Maximum Security Custodial Centers, including furnished single cells, a humidifier, frequent visits from family and friends, self-feeding, designated inmates to assist him, access to a refrigerator and television, and potentially access to his phone.
