Popular Nigerian social media influencer and cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, widely known as Bobrisky, was removed from a KLM flight headed to Amsterdam and detained by immigration officials late Thursday night.
According to reports, Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave Nigeria, marking his second arrest in recent weeks.
In a series of posts on Instagram, Bobrisky shared his ordeal, informing followers of the incident and alleging that he was injured during a confrontation with immigration officers.
He posted, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured,” during physical altercation with the officers.
Bobrisky claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is behind his detention.
Bobrisky has been at the center of controversies, resulting to his arrest on October 22 – he was reportedly intercepted at the Sème border while allegedly attempting to flee the country. He was taken to the police station at Panti for further questioning and released shortly after.
Stay updated on Bobrisky’s ordeal by reviewing these key events that trace the origins of the controversies:
Popular Nigerian social media influencer and cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, widely known as Bobrisky, was tremoved from a KLM flight headed to Amsterdam and detained by immigration officials late Thursday night. According to reports, Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave Nigeria, marking his second arrest in recent weeks.
In a series of posts on Instagram, Bobrisky shared his ordeal, informing followers of the incident and alleging that he was injured during a confrontation with immigration officers. He posted, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured,” hinting at a physical altercation with the officers.
Bobrisky claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is behind his detention. The popular figure has been at the center of controversy, with his recent troubles beginning on October 22 when he was reportedly intercepted at the Sème border while allegedly attempting to flee the country. Following that incident, Bobrisky was taken to the police station at Panti for further questioning.
This ongoing legal trouble for Bobrisky has ignited widespread reactions on social media, with fans and critics closely watching developments. As more details emerge, followers are eager to see how the situation unfolds for the social media personality known for his bold and often polarizing public image.