By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, on charges related to the alleged mutilation and misuse of naira notes.
Bobrisky was reportedly apprehended in Lagos during the evening hours of Wednesday and is currently being held at the EFCC’s Lagos Office as investigations proceed, according to statements made by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in a conversation with newsmen.
This development comes amidst a flurry of controversies surrounding the social media personality, notably his recent controversial win of the “Best Dressed Female” Award at a movie premiere on March 25, 2024, which sparked widespread criticism from various sectors of the entertainment industry.
However, in response to the public outcry, Force Spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi noted that while cross-dressing itself isn’t illegal under Nigerian law, allegations of involvement in other illicit activities could warrant legal action.
“I have not read anywhere that cross-dressing is an offence in Nigeria,” Adejobi affirmed during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on April 2, 2024.
“Let us be reasonable, you cannot arrest somebody you want to prosecute without having credible evidence, and as such, cross-dressing is not yet a crime in Nigeria.”
Adejobi clarified that while cross-dressing may not be punishable, allegations of engaging in unlawful activities could lead to legal consequences.
“Some of them that are into cross-dressing, the allegation is that they are into something else, that’s where the problem lies. We need enough proof that they are actually into ‘that’. All those offences are natural in Nigeria and punishable under our laws,” he stated.