Why I fled Nigeria – Bobrisky

Standard Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly referred to as Bobrisky, has taken to his social media to make clear why he needed to go away Nigeria, debunking rumours of him evading justice.

On Monday, the publicity-loving social media influencer introduced that he had lastly left Nigeria after two publicly recognized makes an attempt.

Nevertheless, he was cautious to not reveal his location. As common, within the early hours of Tuesday, he knowledgeable his teeming followers that he ‘was lodged in the course of the water,’ shifting his focus to the view from his resort room.

“Good morning, guys; my view is so stunning, oh my God,” he stated.

Taking to his social media, the 33-year-old crossdresser clearly acknowledged his causes for leaving the nation:

“I’m right here to verify that I’m out of Nigeria briefly… I must attend to my sanity and well being.” He additional defined the frustrations he confronted from some businesses that attempted to thwart his efforts:

“A number of Nigerian safety businesses tried all the things to frustrate me, however naah I gat God.”

He added, “Think about!!! I purchased enterprise class tickets 3 times, however just one was profitable. Every enterprise class price me 9,800,000. I solely efficiently flew out yesterday. Earlier than you come to my web page to kind nønsénsé, test your account steadiness to see in the event you can afford three enterprise class seats, to not speak about shopping for it 3 times. I’m not in Nigeria, so your remark means nothing to me. Cheers.”

Keep in mind that lower than two months in the past, Bobrisky was arrested by the Nigerian Immigration Companies (NIS) on the Seme border.

Starting of woes

2024 has not been the most effective 12 months for Bobrisky, as he has needed to take care of unprecedented drama.

In April, PREMIUM TIMES reported that he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for spraying the Nigerian Naira at an occasion, an act thought of an abuse of the Naira by the Nigerian Structure.

Despatched to Kirikiri jail and launched on 5 August, pleasure spun the air. However issues arose as he appeared more healthy and more energizing than he left.

Barely a couple of weeks after his launch, well-known activist and social media influencer Otse Martin, popularly referred to as VeryDarkMan, leaked audio that alleged that Bob spent simply three weeks in jail and was later moved to a personal location.

The audio, with Bobrisky’s voice, disclosed that he bribed the EFCC with 15 million to write down off the cash laundering costs towards him. Moreover, the audio additionally acknowledged that with the assistance of his godfather, he was capable of bribe the Nigerian correctional providers to have him full his time period in a personal location.

Within the stated audio, Bibrisky indicted famend human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Falz, as he alleged that they each approached him throughout his jail time period, requiring N10 million to get him a presidential pardon.

Responding to the alleged accusations, Mr Falana denied them, issued a cease-and-desist letter, and demanded a retraction of the assertion and a public apology.

Bobrisky instantly recommended that Mr Falana focuses on VeryDarkMan. He additionally denied the accusations within the audio and labelled it doctored.

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A committee was set as much as examine the allegations within the audio. It was headed by the Minister of Inside, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the committee acknowledged that there was no proof to show that Bobrisky served his jail time outdoors the jail facility.

Although Bobrisky remains to be underneath investigation by the EFCC, he has left the nation on the grounds of well being and sanity.