**Interview with Nigeria Immigration Service Regarding Bobrisky’s Arrest**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. Can you tell us about the recent arrest of Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border?
**Kenneth Udo (Public Relations Officer, NIS):** Thank you for having me. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) apprehended Bobrisky while he was attempting to cross into the Republic of Benin. Our primary focus is on border security, and we intercepted him due to his current status as a person of interest linked to recent public concerns.
**Interviewer:** What specific concerns led to his apprehension?
**Udo:** Bobrisky is involved in ongoing investigations stemming from allegations of corruption and misconduct related to his recent incarceration. We are currently interrogating him, and he will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
**Interviewer:** Can you clarify his legal situation? He has been in the news for serving a jail term related to Naira abuse. What were the findings regarding his imprisonment?
**Udo:** An investigative panel established by the federal government reviewed Bobrisky’s case and confirmed that he served his full six-month sentence at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre. There were no findings to support rumors that he received special treatment, although the panel did note that he was granted some privileges during his time in custody.
**Interviewer:** There were claims that he bribed officials during his imprisonment. What were the findings on that matter?
**Udo:** The investigative panel found no evidence that Bobrisky bribed officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service or any other agency to allow him to serve his sentence outside of prison. These allegations were taken seriously, which is why the investigation was initiated.
**Interviewer:** In light of these events, what steps is the NIS taking to ensure accountability and maintain professionalism at the borders?
**Udo:** We remain committed to operating within the framework of professionalism and civility. The NIS will continue to uphold its responsibilities rigorously. Our priority is to secure Nigeria’s borders while ensuring that all interactions with the public are handled appropriately and respectfully.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what does the future hold for the ongoing investigations and reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service?
**Udo:** The investigative panel’s findings are part of a broader initiative to address systemic issues within the Nigerian Correctional Service. The next phase will involve public hearings and gathering input from various stakeholders to foster transparency and drive meaningful reform. We are determined to create a correctional system that prioritizes rehabilitation and upholds human rights.
