Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has been detained by anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He was arrested for purportedly engaging in naira abuse.
Bobrisky’s apprehension, which reportedly transpired at Pinnock Estate on April 3rd, 2024, has been officially confirmed by the agency.
According to reports, Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, disclosed that Bobrisky is presently in custody, citing currency mutilation and Naira abuse as the reasons behind the arrest.
“He is with us. We arrested him over currency mutilation and abuse of the Naira. He is in our facility in Lagos state,” Oyewale affirmed.
Further elucidating on the situation, Oyewale emphasized that Bobrisky would face legal repercussions, as he is slated to be arraigned before the court imminently.
See how Nigerians are reacting to his arrest:
Pamilerin Adegoke wrote:
“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 wrote:
“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”.