Finally, Bobrisky Jets Out Of Nigeria Amid Ongoing Legal Tussle

By Akinwale Kasali

Controversial Cross dresser, Idris Olarenwaju Okuneye, popular as Bobrisky, has flown out of the country following series of ugly events that kept him in the spotlight.

Bobrisky was arrested by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Nigeria Immigration Service last week aboard an Amsterdam-bound KLM Flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to travel out of Nigeria.

He claimed to have sustained injuries during the incident and alerted his followers on social media.

Subsequently, he was taken to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja for questioning regarding the bribery allegations he made against EFCC Operatives.

But he denied the allegations in his confessional statement and was later released on bail on Saturday.

Surprisingly, Bobrisky departed Nigeria on Monday, boasting about traveling first-class and sharing videos on his Instagram story.

He wrote, “See you soon, Nigeria. This girl bought a first-class ticket three times; that’s over 30 million. Raise the bar for this girl,” he boasted.

Although his destination remains unknown, his departure comes as no surprise given the connections he flaunts around.

Bobrisky’s legal troubles began in April 2024 when he was sentenced to six months in prison for Naira abuse. Initially incarcerated at Kirikiri Prison, reports suggest he spent only three weeks in confinement before he was relocated to a private location.

The situation took a turn for the worse in September when social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, released an audio recording allegedly featuring Bobrisky discussing bribery of EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges against him.

His departure has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some expressing relief while others criticize the perceived leniency in his treatment.

The EFCC and the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, have faced scrutiny over its handling of Bobrisky’s case, with many questioning the Commission’s  effectiveness in tackling alleged high-profile corruption cases.