Bobrisky: Reps to probe VeryDarkMan’s allegations against EFCC, Nigerian Correctional Service
The House of Representatives have resolved to investigate the bribery allegations levelled against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) by social media influencer, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan.
This is sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on Thursday, sponsored by Honourable Patrick Umoh, the member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State.
Umoh, while addressing the House, expressed concern over the widely circulated publication by VeryDarkMan against the EFCC and NCS.
“The publication alleges that the EFCC dropped money laundry charges against Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky upon collection of the sum of N15,000, 000,” Hon Umoh said.
“The publication alleges that Idris Okuneye, upon conviction for abuse and defacing of the Naira, by the court, did not serve his term at the Nigeria Correctional Service, but was lodged outside the confines of the Service.
“We are disturbed about the damning allegations against Nigerian critical law enforcement agencies -the EFCC and the NCS established by this hallowed chambers to fight correction and incarcerate persons convicted of crime for correctional purposes respectively.”
Umoh stressed that with the allegation, VeryDarkMan had not only portrayed Nigeria’s image in bad light but also as a corrupt nation and such act should not be swept under the carpet.
After the adoption of the motion, the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who presided over the plenary session referred it to the Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions.
The committees are to report to the House within three legislative weeks for further action.
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