The House of Representatives has started an investigation into bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).

The statements made by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, claimed that the EFCC dropped money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, after receiving N15 million.

Rep Patrick Umoh, representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, support the motion during Thursday’s plenary, expressing concern over the damaging allegations.

He highlight the negative image of Nigeria as a corrupt nation and the need for urgent action.

Addressing his colleagues, Umoh expressed concern over the widely circulated publication by VeryDarkMan against the EFCC and the NCS.

He said, “The publication declare that the EFCC dropped money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky upon collection of the sum of N15,000, 000.

“The publication declare that Idris Okuneye, upon conviction for abuse and defacing of the Naira, by the court, did not serve his time at the Nigeria Correctional Service, but was lodged outside the confines of the service.

“We are disturbed about the damning claims against Nigerian critical law enforcement agencies-the EFCC and the NCS established by this hallowed chambers to fight correction and imprison persons convicted of a crime for correctional purposes respectively.”

He also added that the negative image and portrayal of Nigeria as a corrupt nation in the publication should not be swept under the carpet.

Vanguard