- By Halimah Olamide-
An official of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS), has revealed that popular crossdresser, Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky is being treated as an ordinary inmate with no special treatment.
Bobrisky who received a six-month jail term for abusing the naira, is currently housed alongside male inmates at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre.
Following the sentencing by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, April 12, 2024, it was disclosed that Bobrisky is treated equally to other inmates since arriving at the Custodial Centre
NPO Reports learnt that Bobrisky underwent an examination upon admission, and it was confirmed that there was no alteration regarding his gender or genital organs
“Bobrisky publicly identified as male, and court proceedings are public. During admission, like every inmate, he was examined with no changes to his biological features detected.”
“Following that, he was assigned a cell, sharing space with other inmates, provided with a bed space, and personal belongings. It’s akin to a boarding school scenario.”
“He participates in activities like classes, meals, prep time, and lights out without any preferential treatment. He conducts himself like any other inmate here.”