More details have emerged on how embattled crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky spent his six-month jail term. According to a report by The Punch, Bobrisky was taken to Ikoyi Custodial Centre on April 12, 2024 after he was convicted for naira mutilation. Sources who spoke to the aforementioned publication disclosed that the convict, who had prison number S682/2024, was taken to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, as his presence began to attract attention and generate publicity.
A highly credible source said, “ He was first moved to the Ikoyi prison where he spent a few days before the controller, Ben-Rabbi Freedman, moved him to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri.” Another top source confirmed Bobrisky’s movement from the Ikoyi facility to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, adding that he spent some days there before he was again moved to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri. The source explained that he was visited by some relatives in the prison, adding that there was a record of all his activities.
“ Many people visited him in the place, including three family members. Those people followed due process and that was why they were able to see and visit him. I also saw him in the prison.
He looked gentle and sober,” the source added. The report disclosed that there was usually provision for some inmates considered to be “Very Important Persons” who might be at risk if allowed to mingle with other inmates.
