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N15m bribe: EFCC investigates own officers, invites VeryDarkMan and Bobrisky
The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the inquiry in a statement released on Tuesday night. Otse and Bobrisky were also invited to the commission’s Lagos Directorate to help determine the veracity of the accusations.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened an inquiry into claims that Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, offered N15 million to some of its agents in exchange for dropping money laundering accusations against him.
These allegations were made by ex-convict Bobrisky in a widely shared video, which EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered investigated. VeryDarkMan, also known as Martins Vincent Otse, produced the video.
The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the inquiry in a statement released on Tuesday night. Otse and Bobrisky were also invited to the commission’s Lagos Directorate to help determine the veracity of the accusations.
Bobrisky’s claims come after previous legal issues, including a six-month prison sentence for mutilating and spraying Naira notes at social events.
The EFCC has assured the public that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated and the findings made public. If proven true, these allegations would undermine the EFCC’s integrity and anti-corruption efforts.
Oyewale stated that the commission has been at the forefront of combating financial crimes in Nigeria and reaffirmed its commitment to its core values of integrity, courage, professionalism, and collaboration.
He said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken swift and decisive action regarding the alleged bribery claims made by Idris Okuneye (aka Bobrisky) against some EFCC officers.
“In response to these allegations, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation.
“The EFCC wishes to assure the public that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated and the results made public accordingly.
“To facilitate this investigation, the Commission hereby invites both Okuneye and Martins Vincent Otse (aka VeryDarkMan) to present themselves at its Lagos Directorate to assist investigators in uncovering the alleged bribery.
“Throughout this process, the Commission remains committed to its core values of integrity, courage, professionalism, and collaboration at all times.”
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