How Bobrisky was arrested, grilled at Seme border

Controversial celebrity crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos State.

Bobrisky was trying to cross over from the Nigerian border into neighbouring Benin Republic when he was arrested.

Our correspondent who visited Seme was told that Bobrisky had presented his Nigerian passport to Immigration officials at the departure wing of the Command for clearance when he was stopped.

An Immigration officer who spoke off the record because he is not allowed to speak to the press told our correspondent that Bobrisky arrived the command on Monday morning, dressed in a lady’s attire.

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The source said Bobrisky was immediately whisked to the office of the Comptroller of Immigration, Seme Area Command, Mr. Abdullahi Adamu, where be was questioned.

The source further stated that Bobrisky presented himself like any traveler.

It was learnt that the arrest and detention of the controversial crossdresser created a mild drama at the border post as security operatives stumbled over themselves to catch a glimpse of Bobrisky.

“Immigration officers on duty as at the time of his arrival immediately identified him as the controversial crossdresser. He presented his Passport for clearance like any traveler, but was prevented from continuing his journey into Benin Republic.

“He is presently being detained in the office of the comptroller where he is being questioned,” the source said.

Our correspondent further learnt that the Comptroller said he was awaiting further directive on the next line of action.

It is not clear as of the time of arrest if Bobrisky would be handed over to officials of the Economic and Financial Crime (EFCC) or would pass the night at Seme.

“Bobrisky is a public figure and is being treated as such. He is being detained in the comptroller’s office. We don’t know what will happen at the end of the day. whether he would be handed over to EFCC or transferred to the Zonal office at Alagbon area of Ikoyi,” another source said.

When contacted on phone, the comptroller refused to comment, saying he was in a meeting.

He however, promised to call back which he never did before this report was filed.

Social media activist, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), via an Instagram post on Monday, broke news on the arrest of Bobrisky.

Bobrisky’s arrest is coming amidst an ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives over bribery allegations against EFCC officials and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).