Why Bobrisky Was Arrested at Seme Border: Nigeria Immigration Service Clarifies
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially addressed the recent arrest of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border. Bobrisky was apprehended on Monday while attempting to leave the country, sparking widespread public speculation.
According to Deputy Comptroller of Immigration and Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, Bobrisky is currently considered a “person of interest” due to ongoing legal investigations. The NIS had been monitoring Bobrisky’s activities closely for some time in relation to issues of public concern.
The cross-dresser’s attempt to exit the country was thwarted by immigration officers as part of their commitment to securing Nigeria’s borders. Bobrisky is now undergoing interrogation and will be transferred to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
In an official statement, Udo explained, “Okuneye Idris, also known as Bobrisky, was intercepted at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country. He is a person of interest due to recent legal issues and is currently being interrogated. The public is assured that the Service will remain professional and civil in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.”
This arrest comes amidst a backdrop of legal scrutiny surrounding Bobrisky, whose public persona and controversial lifestyle have kept him in the spotlight. The Nigeria Immigration Service has reassured the public that it will continue to uphold its duties with diligence while maintaining professionalism in all border-related matters.
As investigations unfold, the fate of the cross-dresser remains in the hands of the authorities, and further updates are expected. This case has drawn attention to the challenges of navigating public life amidst legal issues, especially for individuals like Bobrisky, whose personal choices have often stirred public discourse.
