Controversial cross dresser Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The anti-graft agency said Okuneye was taken into custody for alleged abuse and mutilation of the naira.
Okuneye’s arrest comes a few days after the controversy that followed his choice as the best dressed woman at a movie premiere by the actress, Eniola Ajao.
The issues elicited serious outbursts from not a few Nigerians who criticized the organizers of the event for promoting homosexuality in the country.
Ajao, has since apologized to Nigerians saying the choice of Okuneye was meant to generate publicity for her movie.
The cross dresser, according to the EFCC, was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night and has been in detention in the commission’s Lagos office.
The spokesman of the agency, Dele Oyewale has confirmed his arrest, stating that he would charged to court.
Oyewale said: “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others.
“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira.
“Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”
Meanwhile, not a few Nigerians are challenging the commission to arrest other notable persons who have been abusing the naira. Bobrisky is not the only Nigerian that has committed the despicable act, they contend.
