Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the suspension of its senior officers allegedly linked to the Bobrisky bribery allegation scandal.
Recall that the Civil Defence,
Correctional Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) had last week
announced the suspension of four of its officers linked to various corruption
cases. Amongst the officers suspended include DCC Michael Anugwa.
However, during the House of
Representatives Investigation panel on Monday, September 30, Anugwa appeared on
behalf of the correctional service. When interrogated, Anugwa who is in charge
of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos state, where Idris
Okuneye, a popular crossdresser better known as Bobrisky, served his time, told
the lawmakers that the Service had not served him a letter of suspension as
earlier directed by the Civil Defence, Correctional Fire, and Immigration
Services Board (CDCFIB).
However, a statement signed by
Assistant Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer of the
service, Umar Abubakar, and released on Monday night, said the service viewed
the denial as an act of gross misconduct aimed at misleading the public on the
issue at hand.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the
Nigerian Correctional Service suspended not only the said officer in the video,
but three other officers following their alleged roles in various misconducts
so as to allow for further investigation.
The suspended officers are the
officer-in-charge of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos,
Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Sikiru Adekunle; the officer-in-charge
of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos, Deputy Controller of
Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa; the officer-in-charge of the Medium Security
Custodial Centre, Kuje, FCT command, DCC Kevin Ikechukwu Iloafonsi; and
Assistant Superintendent of Corrections (ASC II) Ogbule Samuel Obinna of the
Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abakiliki, Ebonyi state,” the statement
added.
The statement further revealed that
two letters were issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and
Immigration Services board (CDCFIB) with reference nos:
CDCFIB/NCOS/DISP/016/VOL.II/16 and CDCFIB/NCOS/DISP/016/VOL.II/17 both dated
26th September, 2024, suspending the aforementioned officers.
The statement also disclosed that the
suspension of the officers took effect from the 26th of September, 2024, which
was conveyed to the affected officers.
The statement further advised
the public to remain resolute as the Service would ensure that thorough
investigation would be carried out.
“Any person or group of persons found
culpable would be punished in line with the Public Service Rules as well as
other extant laws.”
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