Bobrisky is in detention at FCID, after he was arrested on Monday while trying to sneak into Benin Republic. A human rights lawyer says his arrest was illegal.
Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention. He is at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State, Medialord gathered.
The authorities took Bobrisky to the FCID for safekeeping after his arrest by the Nigeria Immigration Service. This arrest happened while he attempted to exit the country through the Seme border.
Police authorities held Bobrisky overnight, a source reportedly told Punch. “He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon. He was arrested on Sunday and taken to the FCID around 10 p.m. on Monday.”
Official confirmation of Bobrisky in detention
The spokesperson for the FCID, Mayegun Aminat, confirmed Okuneye’s detention during a conversation. Punch quotes her as saying, “He is detained at FCID Alagbon. He is with us, and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.”
Additionally, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kenneth Udo, described Okuneye as a person of interest. He stated, “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.”
Against the law
However, a human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun has condemned Bobrisky’s arrest. Ogun expressed his anger on his Facebook page. He stated that denying a Nigerian citizen the right to leave the country without a legal basis is entirely wrongful. He emphasized that there are currently no charges against Bobrisky.
“The Nigerian Immigration Service’s recent arrest of Bobrisky while he was traveling out of Nigeria is arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional,” Ogun said. He questioned the legal grounds for the arrest.
“What exactly is the alleged offense that would warrant his arrest and continuous harassment? What is the legal justification for denying him the right to freedom of movement?”
A call for justice
Ogun stressed that there is no legal justification for this arrest. He urged the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to respect citizens’ fundamental rights. “If the NIS is allowed to get away with this, the Nigerian state may not hesitate to restrict the freedom of its citizens,” he warned.
He cautioned against creating a dangerous precedent. “We must avert this perilous situation. Lest we all become at risk,” he added.
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