Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, is currently being held at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State, after spending the night in police custody.
According to reports, Bobrisky was transferred to the FCID for safekeeping following his arrest by officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border as he attempted to leave the country.
Bobrisky reportedly arrived at the FCID around 10 PM on Monday after being detained overnight following his arrest on Sunday.
Mayegun Aminat, spokesperson for the FCID in Lagos, confirmed the detention, adding that the FCID Alagbon will get a remand to keep him in custody on Tuesday.
The NIS had previously described Bobrisky as a person of interest due to recent public concerns.
In a statement released on Monday evening, spokesperson Kenneth Udo confirmed that Bobrisky was intercepted at the Seme border while attempting to exit Nigeria
. Udo added, “He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.”
The NIS reassured the public of its commitment to professionalism in managing the nation’s borders and ensuring security.
