Nigeria Immigration Service Confirms Arrest Of Bobrisky At Seme Border

The arrest of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been confirmed by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Bobrisky was arrested on Monday while attempting to flee the country through the Seme Border to Benin Republic.

A statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Kenneth Udo, said Bobrisky is a “person of interest” in an ongoing investigation. 

DCI Udo revealed that the arrest of Bobrisky took place on Monday during a routine passport check, when the controversial cross-dresser was identified while attempting to evade detection at the border.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the arrest may not be unconnected to an ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Correctional Service over bribery allegations linked to the jail sentence of Bobrisky.

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

“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”, the statement read in part.