The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while he attempted to leave the country.
The NIS confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Monday by DCI KT Udo, the Service’s Public Relations Officer.
According to the statement, the social media figure is considered a person of interest in connection with recent public issues.
The NIS statement read: “In line with its commitment to securing the borders, the Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border during an attempt to exit the country. The Service would like to inform the public that Okuneye Idris is a person of interest regarding recent matters of public concern. He is currently undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.”
The NIS also reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining civility and professionalism in its responsibilities to secure the nation’s borders.
Reports indicate that Bobrisky was arrested during passport checks on Monday, October 21. An immigration source told Premium Times that he was apprehended at midnight, detained overnight, and subsequently moved to the NIS’s Lagos zone in Ikeja.
