Bobrisky jailed for six months with no option of fine

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine.

The judgement was handed on Friday morning, April 12.

Recall that on April 5th, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count charge ranging from Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering. The court, however, dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him for Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime. 

 

While appearing before the court, Bobrisky was asked about his gender. Responding, he identified as Male.

While delivering his judgement, the presiding judge held that sentencing Bobrisky to prison for abusing the Nigerian Currency will serve as deterrence to others fond of abusing the Naira.

Bobrisky was subsequently sentenced to serve his jail term at the Ikoyi Correctional Center.