CONTROVERSIAL cross-dresser and social media celebrity, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Federal High Court.
Bobrisky was arrested last week by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for abusing the local currency and was charged in court on April 5.
The Federal High Court, through Justice Abimbola Awogboro, delivered judgment to the socialite, who pleaded guilty and was given a six-month sentence without the option of a fine.
Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Awogboro said “The act of mutilating the Naira notes has become a menace, which has continued to damage the image of the country.
“Enough of people mutilating and tampering with our currencies. It has to stop. His will serve as a deterrent to others."
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Correctional Service has also noted that upon examination, the socialite will be placed in a male facility, where he will serve his sentences as there is no evidence of gender or genital realignment.
