The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has defined why it arrested a well-known cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky.
The service stated Bobrisky was arrested on Monday on the Seme Border whereas attempting to flee the nation.
An announcement by the service spokesman, DCI Kenneth Udo, stated the cross-dresser is a “particular person of curiosity”.
“In step with its dedication to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service NIS intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju in any other case referred to as Bobrisky on the Seme Border over an try to exit the nation.
“The Service needs to tell the general public that Okuneye Idris is an individual of curiosity over latest problems with public concern. He’s present process interrogation and shall be handed over to the suitable Authorities for additional motion.
“The Service assures the general public that it’s going to proceed to be civil {and professional} in its statutory duty of manning the Nation’s Borders,” Mr Udo added.