Bobrisky’s N15m Bribery: We’ll crack the foundation of this weighty allegations – Reps

Speaking at the inaugural investigative hearing, on Monday, the Committee lead chairman, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, vowed to unravel the truth about the allegations of bribery made against the government agencies.

“As a committee, we must be able to put on our moral armour to crack severely the foundation of these weighty and devastating allegations, to try and rescue the federal agencies involved from the brink of unprecedented danger and ridicule.

“We should also be able to evolve a strategy to jointly prescribe the culture of true professional ethos within the Nigeria Correctional Services and the EFCC.

Hon. Onwusibe said the committee seeks thorough probe, an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the damning allegations of corruption in the NCS and EFCC.

According to him, these allegations are reprehensible behaviour, the highest form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, which must be confronted with absolute zero-tolerance and severe consequences for the would-be culprits

“Therefore, our job as a committee is to engage in unconditional and comprehensive investigations of the allegations specified above. In fiercely resisting this scandal which has caused serious rupture within the concerned two national agencies”.

He warned, “this committee will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability, as we must be thorough and unbiased in our investigation.

Highlighting the focus of the investigative committee, Hon. Onwusibe stated, “It was reported that during his recent incarceration, Mr. Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju (Bobrisky) was allegedly given separate accommodation outside the facility of Nigerian Correctional Service due to financial inducements of some personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

“It was also reported that some EFCC operatives demanded the sum of ₦15 Million Naira as a bribe to give Mr. Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju (Bobrisky) what is termed, ‘soft landing’ in his case.

“Worthy to note again, is another financial inducement of an alleged ₦10 Million Naira to the Falanas in their offer to Mr. Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju (Bobrisky) to facilitate his release through the Minister of Justice using Presidential pardon”.

From the foregoing, the Chairman said it is very clear that these allegations of corruption are weighty controversy against two of the nation’s key agencies, that are symbols of national integrity, honour and discipline, hence we all must be ready to give the fullest cooperation as we try to get to the root cause or unravel the facts of the matter.

Spark News Daily reports that Bobrisky was absent at the hearing while social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, EFCC and NCS officials were in attendance.

The Whistleblower, VeryDarkMan made his presentation and tendered evidence of his allegations to the committee, after initially refusing to testify because of Bobrisky’s absence.

The hearing was adjourned.