Bobrisky has been arrested by Nigerian Immigration officers while allegedly attempting to flee the country at the Seme border.
The arrest, announced on Monday night, has added fuel to the growing controversy surrounding the crossdresser, who is now at the centre of multiple scandals.
According to DCI KT Udo, a spokesman for the Immigration Service, Bobrisky is considered a “person of interest” in connection with recent high-profile allegations.
“He is currently undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the proper authorities for further investigation”. Udo assured the public that the Immigration Service will remain civil and professional in its duties.
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This arrest follows explosive claims made by blogger Martins Otse, known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who accused Bobrisky of bribing officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with ₦15 million to avoid money laundering charges after his controversial naira-spraying stunt in April.
VDM further alleged that Bobrisky paid for luxurious prison privileges, including access to a television and fridge, during his six-month sentence.
While Bobrisky has denied these claims, the scandal has gained widespread attention.
The EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have both launched investigations, and the House of Representatives has called for a probe into the allegations. In response, the Federal Government suspended several senior NCoS officers.
On September 30, 2024, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo established a special panel to investigate misconduct within the NCoS.
The panel’s report, submitted Monday, confirmed that Bobrisky enjoyed certain luxuries in prison, sparking outrage among the public.
As investigations unfold, Bobrisky remains in custody, and the drama surrounding his case continues to capture national attention.
