Bobrisky
Update: Detained Bobrisky hospitalized
Detained popular cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, known also known as Bobrisky, is said to have been taken to undisclosed hospital after his temperature ran high on Wednesday.
Bobrisky was detain by the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, at Seme border on Monday when he tried to escape following the controversies surrounding his six months imprisonment.
According to the Public Relations Officer of NIS, Deputy Controller of Immigration, Kenneth Udo, Bobrisky was arrested as “a person of interest” by the Immigration Service.
The NIS had said on Monday that he was undergoing interrogation.
It would, however, be seen whether Bobrisky would be taken to court or freed immediately his health is stabilized.
A source within the Service, who would not want to be named, confirmed that Okuneye was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment due to rising body temperature.
The source said Okuneye developed some symptoms which necessitated his being taken to hospital for treatment.
A panel established by the Interior Minister, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to probe allegations that Bobrisky did not spend his six months jail term in prison submitted its reports on Monday.
The panel headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said it did not find evidence that Bobrisky did not spend his term inside the prison.
The panel identified that Bobrisky enjoyed some privileges while serving his term.
Bobrisky was later arrested by the NIS officials at Seme Border for attempting to flee the country. He has since remained in the custody of the Immigration Service.
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