Controversial social media personality and cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has raised the alarm that he has been arrested by officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).
shared , The cross-dresser, who shared the post on his Instagram account on Tuesday, however, expressed confusion over the incident, stating that he was unaware of the reason for his arrest.
The post reads, “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I do o,” sparking concerns and curiosity among his followers.
Meanwhile it is not yet clear whether the cross-dresser was arrested in Lagos or Abuja as she did not state it in the mail.
Bobrisky, a figure known for his flamboyant style and outspoken personality, has been a controversial name in Nigerian entertainment circles.
His recent public image has often been mired in controversies, with previous encounters with the law agencies.
Last year, he was similarly arrested by immigration officers, an incident that further highlighted the challenges he faces in navigating Nigeria’s conservative moral landscape.
On October 21, 2024, the Nigerian crossdresser was reportedly arrested while attempting to escape to the Benin Republic.
A source in the Immigration Service told reporters that Bobrisky was arrested by the agency at Seme-Nigerian border during passport check.
His arrest had occurred just hours before he was scheduled to attend a Senate panel of inquiry meeting regarding allegations against him.
Reports had indicated that Bobrisky was trying to evade questioning by the Senate by his attempted flight.
In September, the House of Representatives had summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Bobrisky, and VeryDarkMan.
The Joint Committees of the House resolved to investigate claims made in a viral social media voice recording, in which Bobrisky allegedly confessed to paying N15 million to EFCC officials to dismiss charges of money laundering brought against him.
The conversation ignited public outrage and raised serious questions about the integrity of the EFCC.
The allegations arose after Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in prison earlier in 2024 for currency abuse, claimed he was allowed to serve his time in a VIP facility, further fueling suspicions of corruption within the agency.
In response to the mounting pressure, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed that Olukoyede had ordered an immediate internal investigation into the accusations.
The EFCC had also invited both Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan to its Lagos Directorate to aid in the inquiry.
