Bobrisky Held in Female Cell After NIS Handover

Bobrisky's Cell Drama

“Everybody is conscious of the fact that Bobrisky could be gay and nobody wants to be part of a scandal...”

Nigeria Immigration Service labels Bobrisky 'person of interest' amid public controversy. Spokesperson Kenneth Udo confirms arrest at Seme Border.

Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, is currently being held at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. Bobrisky spent the night in a female cell.

Confirming his detention, FCID spokesperson Mayegun Aminat stated, “He is detained at the FCID, Alagbon. He is with us and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.” This implies that authorities are still awaiting further instructions regarding Okuneye's case.

An insider revealed that Bobrisky's placement in the female section aligns with his lifestyle choices. Notably, he was the only detainee in the female cell at the time.

“Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday (October 21). Immigration arrested him at the Seme Border 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,” the source said.

“We have a lot of cells in Alagbon; and when you are having a case like that, you have to look for the right place to guarantee the safety and security of the person being detained.

“Everybody is conscious of the fact that Bobrisky could be gay and nobody wants to be part of a scandal. If you put him among males, anything can happen and you cannot put him among females. So, they gave him a cell alone and the cell is around the female section and they didn't have any female inmate around that cell.”

Okuneye was transferred to the FCID for safekeeping after being apprehended by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officials while attempting to leave the country via the Seme border. A source close to the matter revealed that Okuneye's attempt to cross the border suggests he was aware that security agencies were pursuing him. This development raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his detention and the charges he may face.

While details of the case are still unfolding, it's clear that Okuneye's detention is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding his activities. As the situation continues to unfold, many are watching to see how authorities will handle the case and what implications it may have for Okuneye's future.

“From what we gathered, he was trying to escape from the country, but we also think that maybe he is on the blacklist and for him to go to the Seme border, maybe he is aware that they are looking for him,” the source said.

Kenneth Udo, spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), issued a statement Monday evening, labeling Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, a person of interest. This designation comes amidst heightened public scrutiny surrounding Bobrisky's recent activities.

According to Udo, Bobrisky's status as a person of interest is directly linked to matters of public concern that have garnered significant attention. Although specific details about these concerns remain unclear, it's evident that the NIS considers Bobrisky's actions noteworthy enough to warrant official attention.

In a related development, Bobrisky was apprehended at the Seme Border while attempting to leave the country. This arrest, facilitated by the NIS, underscores the agency's proactive stance on addressing issues deemed critical to public interest.

“In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, the Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.

“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,” Udo said.