Jailed Nigerian Crossdresser Bobrisky Released from Prison

Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The Nigerian crossdresser was on April 12, 2024, sentenced to six months imprisonment for abusing the naira.

Looking robust and stylish with his makeup and wig, he danced in the G-Wagon his friends brought to receive him today Monday, August 5th.

Bobrisky’s legal troubles began after being charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old in response to a video that surfaced online showing her spray-painting and flaunting wads of brand-new naira notes at the March 24, 2024, premiere of the film “Ajakaju” at Film One Circle Mall in Lekki, Lagos. The film was produced by Nollywood actress and producer Eniola Ajao.

The EFCC’s investigation also revealed that Bobrisky had committed similar offences at other event centres and parties on different occasions. Following the EFCC’s invitation, Bobrisky arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and voluntarily provided statements.

The social media celebrity was arraigned on Friday, April 5. However, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of Federal High Court, Ikoyi deferred judgment in the matter to Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after Bobrisky pleaded guilty. The judge ordered that the convict be remanded in EFCC custody pending sentencing.

Bobrisky’s counsel, Ayo Olumofin, commented on the case: “There is no striking out. She pleaded guilty. The court is the master of the court. So there is nothing we can do about the adjournment. But we cited the relevant section to the honourable court that Idris is a first offender and by the relevant provisions of the Criminal Justice Act, the court will not impose maximum punishment on her.”

Upon delivering judgment, Justice Awogboro sentenced Okuneye, stating that the sentence would be without an option of a fine.