BOBRISKY’S VIP PRISON SAGA: CORRUPTION, CASH TRAILS & CONTRADICTIONS
By IDNN Investigative Desk | April 2025
🔥 THE LUXURY LOCK-UP? BOBRISKY’S KIRIKIRI CONTROVERSY EXPLODES
A new wave of controversy has erupted following explosive claims that popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, enjoyed luxury and freedom during his prison sentence in 2024 — thanks to an alleged network of bribery within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
According to Chief Babalola Shabi, the Baale of Kirikiri Town, Bobrisky smuggled eight ATM cards into Kirikiri Custodial Centre and allegedly funneled ₦35 million through local Point of Sale (POS) operators to secure VIP privileges.
“This wasn’t a case of merely enjoying perks. Bobrisky was reportedly living outside prison walls while the country believed he was behind bars.” – Chief Babalola Shabi
💳 THE TRANSACTION TRAIL: ₦35 MILLION FOR FREEDOM?
Chief Shabi, dubbed “Baale No-Nonsense,” told residents he personally invited POS operators to his palace to investigate suspicious financial activity before alerting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He claims correctional officers collaborated to:
- Withdraw cash using Bobrisky’s smuggled ATM cards.
- Facilitate lavish living arrangements outside the prison.
- Conceal the scheme from the public and oversight authorities.
“The house where Bobrisky stayed was identified and demolished. This was organized impunity.” – Chief Babalola Shabi
Shabi said the fraudulent setup was exposed only through community intervention, leading to EFCC and DSS interrogations and disciplinary action against involved prison officials.
WHAT THE LAW SAYS VS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED
The scandal comes months after Bobrisky served a six-month sentence for naira mutilation and was released in August 2024. A National Assembly report previously noted that while he received “preferential treatment,” he remained within prison premises.
That version of events now stands challenged.
Even more damning, social critic VeryDarkMan shared an audio clip allegedly featuring Bobrisky admitting to:
- Paying ₦15 million to EFCC officials to kill a money laundering charge.
- Relying on a political “godfather” and correctional staff to serve his sentence in a private apartment, not prison.
“I paid ₦15 million to EFCC to drop the case. I didn’t stay in prison; I had an apartment arranged by my people.” – Alleged voice note from Bobrisky
SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION EXPOSED — AGAIN
This case reveals the vulnerabilities of Nigeria’s justice and correctional system. From smuggled ATM cards to unauthorized release arrangements, the allegations suggest an entrenched network of corruption:
- Security breaches at correctional centers.
- Money laundering through everyday financial channels.
- High-profile manipulation of legal consequences.
“Whether or not Bobrisky walked free, what’s clear is that money, not justice, dictated how his sentence was served.” – Adaeze Okonkwo, Legal Analyst
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN NEXT
If proven, this case must prompt:
- A full internal audit of all VIP prisoners’ treatment across Nigeria.
- Investigation of all financial flows tied to Kirikiri during Bobrisky’s incarceration.
- Prosecution of complicit officers to rebuild public trust.
“As a community leader, I cannot allow this type of impunity to go unchecked.” – Chief Babalola Shabi
Above all, it’s time for systemic correction — not selective outrage.