Bobrisky Still Held At Ikoyi Prison, Not Moved To Kirikiri –NCoS Official

The Nigeria Correctional Service has denied reports of relocating the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky, from the Ikoyi custodial centre to the Kirikiri facility in Lagos State following his six-month prison sentence for disrespecting the naira notes.

Last weekend, it was quietly conveyed that Bobrisky had been relocated to Kirikiri Prison, where he was anticipated to serve out his sentence.

On Thursday, according to an official from NCoS, the individual remains confined at Ikoyi prison as the offense committed does not qualify for a transfer to a high-security facility where those serving life or death sentences are typically kept.

Another NCoS official mentioned that while there are plans to move some inmates across custodial centres in the state for decongestion purposes, these plans are still in the proposal stage. The official added that such transfers may be considered for inmates with less than one year’s sentence, like Bobrisky, to create space for those awaiting trial. However, such individuals rarely go to maximum prison.

Calls and a text message to the spokesperson for the Lagos State Command of the NCS, Rotimi Oladokun, remained unanswered at the time of filing this report.

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PUNCH Metro previously reported that Bobrisky shares a cell with male inmates and underwent an examination upon admission, which revealed no realignment of gender or genital organs. An official source disclosed that the convicted cross-dresser has been observing the rules and procedures of the facility.

Bobrisky was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 3, 2024, for spraying new naira notes at a movie premiere in Lagos. He was convicted by a Federal High Court in Lagos on April 5, 2024, after pleading guilty to four counts of naira abuse. Before his conviction, Bobrisky asked for pardon, claiming he was unaware of the laws regarding naira abuse and vowed to educate his social media followers about the issue.