EFCC Reveals Why They Re-arrested Bobrisky At Lagos Airport
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why they re-arrested a controversial social media personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, in Lagos.
Bobrisky was apprehended by immigration officers on Thursday night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, while attempting to board a KLM flight to London via Amsterdam.
According to a senior EFCC official, Bobrisky’s re-arrest is due his failure to respond to multiple EFCC invitations regarding allegations he made against the commission.
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The EFCC source explained that Bobrisky’s claims involved bribery and corruption, with accusations that he paid N15 million to EFCC officials to dismiss money laundering charges against him.
The EFCC has denied these allegations, suggesting Bobrisky could face new charges for providing false information.
“We apprehended him in Lagos, and he will be transported to Abuja,” the source disclosed.
“He accused us of bribery and corruption, yet he repeatedly ignored our summons to substantiate these claims. Such serious allegations cannot be ignored. Furthermore, he has also declined to appear before the National Assembly on this matter. We had no option but to take him into custody to ensure he provides evidence to support his accusations.”
