Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of currency abuse.
Bobrisky’s arrest, which reportedly took place at Pinnock Estate on April 3rd, 2024, has been confirmed by the EFCC. According to Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, Bobrisky is currently in custody in Lagos State, detained for currency mutilation and Naira abuse.
“He is with us. We arrested him over currency mutilation and abuse of the Naira. He is in our facility in Lagos state,” Oyewale stated.
Oyewale further explained that Bobrisky would face legal consequences and is set to be arraigned before the court soon.
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their reactions to Bobrisky’s arrest:
Pamilerin Adegoke commented: “Bobrisky was arrested for Naira abuse. A lot of celebrities were called in for questioning over the last few weeks, especially those that attend parties, spray and dance on the naira note.”
Lolly Peezle expressed skepticism: “If they put Bobrisky amongst Male inmates, I don’t trust Bobrisky. If they put Bob inside female cell, I still don’t trust Bobrisky. Wahala ti wa.”
Oloye TD Esq tweeted: “Under the law! Bobrisky is a male as that will be written on his International Passport. EFCC has done the right thing by clapping him into brotherhood cell.”