BREAKING: What #EFCC Said After Arresting #Bobrisky—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of controversial cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly called Bob Risky.
Reportedly apprehended at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on April 3, 2024, at 3 p.m., Bobrisky’s arrest has sparked widespread attention.
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewole, spoke exclusively with this medium this morning, Thursday, 4 April, 2024 on the matter.
Oyewole told Newsmen that Bob Risky was arrested on Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 and is being detained at the Lagos office of the anti-graft agency.
According to him, the controversial cross-dresser was arrested for abuse of Naira, the nation’s currency.
He stated further that specifically, Bob Risky was arrested for currency mutilation.
Oyewale told Nnewsmen that Bob Risky will be charged to court
This Online News Platform gathered that the development unfolds amidst recent discussions surrounding the legal implications of cross-dressing in Nigeria.
Just two days prior to Bobrisky’s arrest, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a police spokesperson, had shed light on the complexities surrounding the arrest of individuals like Bobrisky and James Brow
Adejobi explained that while cross-dressing is not explicitly criminalized in Nigeria, the legal landscape concerning LGBTQ rights remains nuanced.
In March 2024, Bobrisky had vehemently defended his choice to embrace cross-dressing amid criticism. Taking to Instagram, he urged critics to respect individual choices and emphasized the importance of personal autonomy.
Despite ongoing debates, Bobrisky’s arrest underscores the ongoing scrutiny faced by individuals who defy traditional gender norms in Nigeria.
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