Representatives order NCoS to provide CCTV footage of Bobrisky at facility

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  • The House of Representatives committee probing alleged corruption involving the EFCC and NCoS has requested NCS Comptroller General Haliru Nababa for CCTV footage of Bobrisky’s custody.
  • The committee sought clarification on the transfer and activities of Bobrisky after VeryDarkMan accused the EFCC of dropping charges over an alleged N15M bribe.

The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives probing allegations of corruption involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) has asked NCS Comptroller General, Haliru Nababa, for CCTV footage of the detention of Bobrisky.

The request was made during the opening session of the investigation by the House Committees on Financial Crimes and Institutions Reform.

The hearing, held on Monday, included testimony from Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, of the EFCC and the NCoS. However, Bobriskywas not present.

Chairman of the committee, Ginger Onwusibe, issued the order after NCoS representatives explained how Bobrisky was transferred from the Medium Correctional Center to the Ikoyi Maximum Correctional Center after 10 days. The move follows controversy surrounding the chairs donated by Bobrisky to the establishment, which sparked a backlash on social media.

VeryDarkMan had accused the EFCC of dropping money laundering charges against Bobrisky after receiving N15 million. He also alleged that Bobrisky, convicted of naira abuse, did not serve his sentence in NCoS facilities but was accommodated elsewhere.

An NCoS deputy comptroller general, Michael Benson, confirmed Bobrisky’s transfer but denied the tradition of accepting donations from inmates. Dissatisfied, the committee demanded CCTV footage of Bobrisky’s transfer, his activities and his release.

Although initially reluctant to testify due to Bobrisky’s absence, VeryDarkMan eventually presented evidence, including recordings and bank transactions. The EFCC, represented by prosecutor Bilkisu Buhari, clarified that the money laundering charges were dropped due to evidence of naira abuse, not financial inducements, in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act. Nigeria (CBN).