Prison authorities explain Bobrisky's separate confinement
Prison authorities have shed light on why Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was housed separately during his time in a correctional facility.
On Arise TV’s The Morning Show, Bishop Kayode Williams, Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, explained that inmates are typically separated based on certain criteria, such as those on death row or condemned prisoners being housed apart from others.
In Bobrisky’s case, Williams revealed that his appearance as a transgender individual led prison authorities to consider how best to manage his safety and well-being.
He questioned whether it would be suitable for Bobrisky, who has a feminine appearance, to be placed in a male-dominated general population.
Citing potential risks, Williams said that Bobrisky was placed in protective custody due to concerns that he could be vulnerable to harm, particularly from homosexual inmates.
Francis Enobore, the former National Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, echoed Williams’ remarks.
He explained that the service profiles each inmate to ensure their safety and protect the general environment. Enobore clarified that although Bobrisky was legally identified as male in court, his feminine appearance heightened security concerns.
However, he refuted rumors that Bobrisky was provided with a private section, stressing that no inmate receives such special treatment.
This explanation comes amidst controversy surrounding Bobrisky’s imprisonment.
A recent voice note allegedly from Bobrisky claimed he was not in prison, implying that his godfather and the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service had arranged for him to serve his sentence in a private apartment.
Following these allegations, two deputy controllers at the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos were suspended on September 26, linked to reports of bribery and the handling of Bobrisky’s imprisonment.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
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