An Immigration source at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky.
Naija News learnt that Bobrisky was arrested at the Seme border during passport checks on Monday, October 21.
An Immigration source told Premium Times that Bobrisky was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning and has been moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS in Ikeja.
The source said, “He was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning, and he’s currently being moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS in Ikeja. He gave his passport to someone to stamp it for him, so, the officer saw the name immediately among others and requested that he should come down from the vehicle.”
Bobrisky is embroiled in an ongoing investigation by a Committee of the House of Representatives, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Nigerian Correctional Service over allegations bordering on bribery.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has promised that the report and recommendations of the panel set up regarding the allegations involving Bobrisky, and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) would not be swept under the carpet.
The Minister also vowed that all indicted officers would face appropriate disciplinary measures.
While reiterating the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Tunji-Ojo added that the Nigerian Correctional Service would continue to undergo reforms to ensure it meets the standard for its establishment.
Naija News reports the Interior Minister stated this on Monday after receiving the report of the federal government investigative panel constituted to look into the allegations of corruption and violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service.
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