Controversial crossdresser Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has described his Tuesday, April 1st announcement of being arrested by the Nigerian immigration officials as an April Fool prank.
The male barbie via Instagram handle revealed that his alleged arrest by operatives of the NIS was a hoax and an April Fool’s Day prank.
It would be recalled that the socialite had announced that he was arrested by immigration officials shortly after returning to Nigeria, just five months after leaving the country for what he described as a necessary break for his “sanity and health.”
He wrote, “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.“
The post quickly gained traction, with many of his followers expressing concern and curiosity about the reasons behind his arrest.
However, Bobrisky, in a subsequent post, clarified that his claim was an April Fool’s prank.
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Recall the crossdresser had announced a few months ago that he left Nigeria to focus on his well-being.
According to Bobrisky, the constant online backlash and personal struggles which followed after his imprisonment for abusing the naira had taken a toll on his mental and physical health, leading him to relocate abroad temporarily.
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In a previous Instagram post, he said, “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily… I need to attend to my sanity and my health. Few Nigerian security agencies try everything to frustrate me but naaa, I gat God.”
He also shared an amusing anecdote about his travel struggles, saying, “Imagine buying a business class ticket 3 times, but only 1 was successful. @kIm I hope you guys refund me the two I didn’t use. I know it’s not your fault, but it’s fine.”
