Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested popular social media personality and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Bobrisky was removed from a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam while attempting to travel to London on Thursday night.
Following the incident, Bobrisky took to Instagram to inform his followers about the arrest, claiming that he sustained injuries during a confrontation with immigration officers. He alleged that the EFCC was responsible for his detention, stating, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.”
Sources within the EFCC revealed that Bobrisky's arrest stemmed from his failure to respond to multiple invitations from the commission regarding serious allegations he made against its officials. In a voice note circulated by social critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky purportedly claimed to have bribed EFCC officers with N15 million to dismiss money laundering charges against him. The EFCC has since denied these allegations and launched an internal investigation into the matter.
During a press briefing on Thursday, EFCC Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwajaren indicated that Bobrisky could face new charges if his accusations against the commission were found to be false. Uwajaren emphasized, “One could be charged for giving false information to the EFCC, let alone making false allegations against the commission.”
According to the Punch, a top source within the EFCC confirmed on Friday that Bobrisky's re-arrest was necessary to substantiate his allegations. “We have arrested him in Lagos today and will be flown to Abuja,” the source stated. “He accused us of bribery and corruption; we invited him severally, but he did not show up. He who alleges must be ready to prove. Those allegations are too weighty to allow to slide.”
The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, also confirmed Bobrisky's arrest, stating, “Bobrisky is on his way to Abuja as we speak.” As the investigation unfolds, the controversial figure faces scrutiny not only for his allegations against the EFCC but also for potential repercussions related to his financial activities.
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