Nigerian socialite, Bobrisky
Nigerian socialite, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.
This arrest comes just days after Bobrisky was released on bail by Nigerian police.
According to a report by africanews.com, the incident occurred as Bobrisky was preparing to board a flight to London.
Eyewitnesses reported that authorities stopped the plane just before takeoff, escorted Bobrisky off the aircraft, and detained him in full view of other passengers.
Following the arrest, Bobrisky took to Instagram to seek public support, stating, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.”
Isaac Fayose, a fellow passenger and brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, shared a photo with Bobrisky before the arrest, expressing concern over the timing.
This latest arrest is part of a series of legal troubles for Bobrisky. Last week, he was detained by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border while allegedly attempting to leave the country.
Authorities are investigating claims that Bobrisky paid ₦15 million to EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges.
Adding to the controversy, an audio recording recently surfaced in which Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have served a six-month jail term outside of Kirikiri prison due to “influential connections.”
Bobrisky has denied the recording’s authenticity, calling it “fake” and threatening legal action against social media critic VeryDarkMan, who released the audio.
An investigative panel has reported no evidence to support claims that Bobrisky served time outside the prison facility.
The EFCC is expected to continue its investigation into the matter.
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