Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The independent investigative panel on the alleged corruption and abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Monday has commenced the third phase of its public hearing in Abuja.

The panel was constituted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in September 2024, following allegations of corruption and gross misconduct involving NCoS officials and cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

The panel held the first two phases of its hearing in September 2024 and March 2025.

The members of the panel include the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, who serves as the chairperson, Magdalene Ajani; secretary, Uju Agomoh...