Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has called for an open and independent investigation concerning the allegations surrounding a purported ₦15 million bribe he allegedly offered to operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
This call for an investigation follows the release of an audio clip by activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.
In the audio, Bobrisky reportedly claimed to have offered the bribe to the EFCC in exchange for dropping money laundering charges against him and assisting in evading imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State.
Bobrisky has vehemently denied the authenticity of the audio, labeling it as fake and a product of malice.
In a series of social media posts, he expressed frustration over the allegations and alluded to a potential suicide attempt, although he later reassured his followers by dismissing talks of fear and reiterating his demand for a thorough investigation.
He wrote, “Please, everyone calling to tell me the danger I am in and the plans against me should hold it now and fu*k it. I was being scared because of the story that EFCC will detain me again and I will be sentenced to prison a second time.
“I am ready for any investigation, but not in the same EFCC office where I was detained, and any investigation should be free, no intimidation and I demand for an independent and open investigation for the world to see.
“Anybody can alter any audio, add or frame any audio and put it out. Best of luck. Anyone who published any audio should take responsibility for the audio. The fact remains that I am not the maker of the audio and didn’t publish any audio and nothing can change that.
“I will meet you guys in any court this time around if you have any case against me.”
Naijaonpoint understands that the development has seen the Federal Government suspend officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State.