ECC Makes Headlines Again with the Arrest of Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked a flurry of attention with the recent arrest of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The crossdresser was taken into custody at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday evening as he attempted to leave the country for London.
According to sources, the 30-year-old celebrity was suspected of fleeing the country to avoid facing bribery allegations. He was subsequently moved to Abuja for further questioning.
In a statement, EFCC’s Director of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that Bobrisky’s arrest was a direct result of his failure to respond to a formal invitation from the Commission. Oyewale explained that the EFCC received multiple complaints about bribery and corruption, with Bobrisky allegedly claiming he had paid officials to drop money laundering charges.
“We wanted him to mention the names of officials involved, but he refused to show up and honor our invitation. This led to his arrest,” Oyewale explained. “He was trying to run away, but we caught him. We wanted him to cooperate, but he chose not to.”
When asked if Bobrisky would face bribery charges, Oyewale stated that no official decision had been made. “We need to gather more information before taking further action,” he emphasized.
This is not the first time Bobrisky has faced trouble with the law. In October, he was arrested at the Seme border while trying to escape to Benin Republic, where he had been scheduled to testify before a Senate inquiry panel. The allegations against him stem from a recorded voice message by social commentator Martins Otse, where Bobrisky allegedly admitted to bribing EFCC officials for over ₦15 million.
The EFCC has denied all wrongdoing and formed an investigative committee to look into the allegations. According to Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwajaren, Bobrisky could face additional charges if the allegations against the EFCC are proven false. “We take all accusations against the Commission seriously, and we will not hesitate to take action if we find evidence of wrongdoing,” Uwajaren declared.
