Bobrisky was guarded like a president in prison because she bribed officials
Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely recognized as Bobrisky, is a Nigerian transgender woman who has found herself at the center of controversy after it was revealed that she spent only three weeks in prison despite having been sentenced to six months for currency abuse in April.
This information, reported by FIJ NG, has raised significant eyebrows and sparked discussions regarding potential corruption within Nigeria’s prison system.
The revelation came to light when a social media user named Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, shared a recorded phone conversation in which Bobrisky allegedly confessed to serving her sentence outside of prison.
According to her claims, she paid a staggering N15 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to have her charges of money laundering dismissed.
This situation has prompted Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to call for a thorough investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Reports indicate that while Bobrisky was initially taken to Kirikiri Prison in April, she was released after a mere three weeks in August.
A source from the prison disclosed that Bobrisky enjoyed preferential treatment during her incarceration, stating that she was “guarded like a president” and resided in a special cell.
The source confirmed that the payment she mentioned was indeed made, suggesting a troubling level of corruption within the facility.
These claims are consistent with findings from a 2019 undercover investigation conducted by FIJ’s founder, Fisayo Soyombo, which uncovered the ability to pay for luxuries such as furnished cells and access to prohibited items while incarcerated.
Further complicating the narrative, a video call incident showcased the peculiar circumstances of Bobrisky’s imprisonment.
A fellow inmate inadvertently recorded her during a call, resulting in severe repercussions for him.
In a twist, another popular crossdresser, James Brown, claimed to have visited Bobrisky in prison on June 8, but sources from James’ camp clarified that Bobrisky was not incarcerated at that time and that he had visited a different inmate to record a song instead.
Currently, the Nigerian Correctional Service has remained silent on the allegations regarding Bobrisky’s imprisonment.
However, the Interior Ministry has announced the suspension of two deputy controllers of corrections linked to the handling of her case, indicating that a more extensive investigation is underway.
This situation continues to unfold, drawing significant attention to issues of corruption and privilege within Nigeria’s prison system.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
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