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Bobrisky Had Special Privileges but Served Term in Custodial Facilities, Investigative Panel Reveals
Bobrisky Had Special Privileges but Served Term in Custodial Facilities, Investigative Panel Reveals
By: Michael Mike
An investigative panel set up by the Federal Government has revealed that controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly called Bobrisky, served his six-month jail term following his conviction over Naira abuse offences.
However, the panel revealed that the crossdresser was granted certain privileges during his time at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre in Lagos.
The panel, chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, also found no evidence to support claims that the crossdresser bribed officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCos) to be allowed to stay in a rented apartment outside the prison.
Bobrisky was released from prison on August 5 after serving out his six-month jail term, following his sentencing on April 12 for violating laws regarding the abuse of the Naira notes, was in a viral audio recordings shared by social media activist, Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan have alleged to have bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him.
In the audio recording, Bobrisky also claimed he bribed officers of the NCos to allow him serve his prison terms outside prison confinement.
The revelations made the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to launch an investigation to unravel what actually happened as a response to public outry over the allegations,
The Minister inaugurated an investigative panel on September 30, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. The panel was tasked with probing the alleged corruption and other violations within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Presenting the findings from the first phase of the investigation on Monday, Uju Agomoh, the Executive Director and Founder of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), confirmed that the panel found no evidence suggesting that Bobrisky spent his jail term outside of a custodial facility.
Agomoh said the panel did not find any evidence thus far that suggested that Mr. Okuneye slept outside the custodial centre during the period of his imprisonment, which was from 12th April 2024 to the 5th August 2024.”
Agomoh also stated during a briefing at the Ministry of Interior in Abuja that she also noted that Bobrisky’s six-month sentence included the usual remission applicable to inmates.
The panel’s report cleared rumours of Bobrisky serving her sentence in a private apartment but confirmed that special privileges were afforded to the crossdresser during his time in custody.
Journalists were however told the present report was preliminary and that further details may come to light as the panel continued its probe into alleged corruption within the NCoS.
Bobrisky Had Special Privileges but Served Term in Custodial Facilities, Investigative Panel Reveals
IDPs, Host Communities In Focus As Yobe SOLID Project Team Holds Inaugural Meeting
By: Ali Yawale
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As part of efforts to kickstart the implementation of the Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities (SOLID) Project, the newly constituted Yobe State SOLID project team, led by State Project Coordinator Suleiman Dauda, held its maiden meeting today, 21st October 2024, in Damaturu, the state capital.
The meeting focused on the significant responsibilities ahead of the team and deliberated on the strategic actions required to ensure the project’s success.
In his opening remarks, the State Project Coordinator, Suleiman Dauda, welcomed and congratulated the team members on their well-deserved appointments.
He emphasized the importance of teamwork, dedication, and a results-driven approach to ensure the successful implementation of the project’s various components.
During the meeting, Suleiman Dauda highlighted that the SOLID Project is designed to improve access to basic services and economic opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, and contribute to the overall development of the state.
The PC stressed the need for strong collaboration with all relevant stakeholders at the state, local, and community levels to achieve the project’s objectives.
He also used the opportunity to commend the Yobe State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, for its visionary leadership and commitment to addressing the challenges faced by IDPs and host communities.
Suleiman Dauda assured the government and stakeholders that the SOLID team will work diligently to deliver on the project’s mandate and justify the confidence placed in them.
IDPs, Host Communities In Focus As Yobe SOLID Project Team Holds Inaugural Meeting
Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan’s Solar Installation Team Lights up Konduga Town, Now at Kawuri
By: Our Reporter
Under the massive solar street light installation project embarked by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN to lighten up all parts of Borno Central Senatorial District, Konduga town is connected and the installation team is moving to Kawuri village and subsequently Bama.
It is common knowledge that Auno is already connected, so also some parts of Fori, Barracks and Airport road in Jere and MMC local government.
Since his inception as a Distinguish Senator of the 10th senate, Kaka Shehu Lawan has rolled out a series of empowerment schemes aimed at bettering the lives of his constituents while putting up impressive performance through effective legislation at the hollowed chambers.
Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan’s Solar Installation Team Lights up Konduga Town, Now at Kawuri
Borno: Zulum’s spokesman, four Others Sworn in
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur has today Monday oversaw the swearing-in of Hon. Dauda Iliya the new Media adviser to Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum.
The ceremony took place at the deputy governor’s conference hall and included the appointment of several others, such as Alh Hassan Zanna Boguma, Hon Ali Umar Bolori, Hon Abatcha Ma’aji and Hon Bukar Lawan Ngamdu.
The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge Kashim Zannah, represented by Justice Umar Bukar Malgwi.
During the event, Kadafur emphasized the importance of dedication to their roles in advancing Borno’s 25-year Development Plan and 10-year Strategic Transformation Plan.
In response, Dauda Iliya pledged that the appointees would fulfill the expectations set before them.
The ceremony was attended by key government officials and family members of the appointees.
Borno: Zulum’s spokesman, four Others Sworn in
IDPs, Host Communities In Focus As Yobe SOLID Project Team Holds Inaugural Meeting
Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan’s Solar Installation Team Lights up Konduga Town, Now at Kawuri
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