The Lagos State Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Bobrisky was held in a standard cell with other inmates, debunking rumors of special treatment.
Nigerian socialite and crossdresser, Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye), has been released from prison after serving a six-month sentence for mutilating the naira, Nigeria’s currency.
A viral video shows Bobrisky celebrating his freedom with friends.
The Lagos State Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Bobrisky was held in a standard cell with other inmates, debunking rumors of special treatment. Bobrisky’s release marks the end of his prison term for abusing the naira notes.
NCoS in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Rotimi Oladokun had revealed that cell block infrastructure in the facility was built as shared buildings to accommodate multiple inmates.
The statement read, “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service Lagos State Command has been drawn to some mischievous and misleading online publications.
“Without prejudice to NCoS right to seek legal redress for the libellous publication, outlined are clarification on the said issues.
“The convicted inmate, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju aka Bobrisky is currently serving a 6-month jail term for abuse and mutilation of the Naira note within the custody of the Custodial Centre in the state.
“The Convict is entitled to the reformative and rehabilitative platforms either educational and/or vocational training as provided to all inmates in custody.
“Idris has been allocated a shared cell with other convicted inmates. There are no en-suite or ‘one-bedroom flat’ style cells in our Custodial Centre as the cell blocks infrastructure are built as shared buildings, to accommodate multiple inmates.”
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