The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border in Lagos State.
The border town, located near Badagry on the Lagos-Cotonou coastal route, is a major crossing point between Nigeria and Benin Republic. Bobrisky was reportedly attempting to leave Nigeria when immigration officials apprehended him.
In a statement released on Monday evening, the NIS announced that Bobrisky was arrested for allegedly attempting to “flee Nigeria” and is currently undergoing interrogation. The agency further revealed that he would be handed over to the “appropriate authorities for further action.”
The NIS statement read: “The Service wishes to inform the public that OKUNEYE IDRIS is a person of interest over recent issues of public concern. He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. The Service assures the public that it will continue to be civil and professional in its statutory responsibility of manning the country’s borders.”
Bobrisky has been at the center of controversy recently, following leaked audio recordings in which he allegedly admitted to bribing his way out of prison with the help of a “Godfather” and having a money laundering case dropped by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The celebrity crossdresser denied the claims, calling them “fake” and threatening legal action against VeryDarkMan for defamation.
Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility.
A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he was taken to the FCID for safekeeping following his arrest by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service during his attempt to exit the country through the Seme border.
The source said, “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday. Immigration arrested him at Seme Boarder and brought him for safekeeping.
“He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon. He was arrested on Sunday, detained overnight, and taken to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 pm on Monday. He is still at the FCID.”
