Veteran comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, alias Alibaba has questioned the arrest of famous crossdresser, Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested the crossdresser and filed a six-count charge against him for allegedly mutilating the naira.
Reacting, to the development, Alibaba pointed out that it is not right because they appear to be doing it to only women. He recalled when ICPC operatives arrested actress, Simi Gold for the same offence and secured a conviction.
In a now-deleted post, the stand-up comedian kicked shared a video on his Instagram story of ‘big men’ spraying the Naira at an event, and wondered why they were not also arrested.
Alibaba wrote: “And Bobrisky was arrested for what again? Because they are men? This is not right. The other time one celebrity lady was sentenced for this same thing. Now, EFCC has arrested another lady for the same thing that men get away with. The way we treat women in this country is not good. Mennnnnn… I just tayaaa.”
Meanwhile, EFCC disclosed that Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday, April 6 for money laundering and mutilation of the Naira.
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It was reported on Thursday that Bobrisky was picked up by operatives of the EFCC on Wednesday, April 3 at Pinnock Estate in Lagos state.
EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on April 4 confirmed the arrest and promised to issue an official statement regarding the development.
He said; “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others.
“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”
