Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Bobrisky, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The arrest is said to have been made over allegations of abuse of naira notes, currency mutilation, and other related offenses.
Naira abuse refers to the improper handling of the Nigerian currency, which can include spraying of naira notes, currency mutilation, and other actions that disrespect or degrade the value of the currency like stepping on the Naira notes.
The controversy surrounding Bobrisky escalated following an award for ‘Best Dressed Female’ at a movie premiere, which resulted in an online debate and a clash with the artist Portable and the social media critic Verydarkman.
The award, which came with a 1 Million Naira cash prize, was questioned by many, including musician Portable, who expressed his disapproval by releasing a diss track targeted at Bobrisky.
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The situation intensified when Verydarkman, known for his vocal criticism on social media called Bobrisky out, and questioned why the best dressed female award was given to her.
Bobrisky was allegedly involved in the arrest of Verydarkman, who was recently released from jail after spending two weeks in the cell.
Following his release, verydarkman took to social media to call on the police to arrest cross-dresser Bobrisky within 7 days.
READ ALSO: Portable Threatens To Beat Bobrisky With Firewood For “Spoiling Brotherhood”
This series of events has led to a flood of reactions from social media users.
EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes.
The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old following a… pic.twitter.com/1ndxxSPAwY
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) April 4, 2024
Bobrisky was arrested for Naira abuse.
A lot of celebrities were called in for questioning over the last few weeks, especially those that attend parties, spray and dance on the naira note.
— Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) April 4, 2024
Even if them arrest Bobrisky which cell he/she go Dey, male or female ??
— adé. (@adxjnr) April 4, 2024
If they put Bobrisky amongst Male inmates, I don’t trust Bobrisky.
If they put Bob inside female cell, I still don’t trust Bobrisky. Wahala ti wa
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) April 4, 2024
Bobrisky was not arrested, he was called in for questioning…una go just dey cho cho cho pic.twitter.com/MrqQbmPytZ
— (@Titofresh260) April 4, 2024
The major supporters of Bobrisky are women,they are the ones cheering him on,give it time,they will realize he’s a man when he gets more accolades than biological women.
Guess what will happen thenAccountability will be found missing because they are going to blame the men
— Temmy (@TeerachCraft) April 4, 2024
Bobrisky arrested??? All this Cho Cho Cho has paid off
So Bobrisky also get fraud crime Police de give excuse while EFCC de act pic.twitter.com/8wPEEpWS3f— (@Tuscym____001) April 4, 2024