Immigration confirms Bobrisky’s arrest at Seme border

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Nigeria Immigration Service has confirmed the recent arrest of embattled cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

The confirmation was disclosed in a statement, by the Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Monday.

Udo stated that Bobrisky was arrested on Monday at the Seme Border while attempting to flee the country, characterising him as a “person of interest.”

It reads, “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.”