On Friday, Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, bagged a six moths jail term.
The latest development has been trailed with mixed feelings, as many Nigerians described it as harsh, especially as many people are guilty of the crime.
To many others, the jail term served Bobrisky right, now he would “learn his lesson.”
Bobrisky was jailed for six months with no option of fine over ‘Abuse of Naira’.
The judgement was handed to the controversial crossdresser on Friday morning, April 12.
Charges Against Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Bobrisky in court on six charges, including Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering.
However, the court dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him of Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime.
Interestingly, Bobrisky is not the first celebrity to visit the prison, and truth is, he will not be the last.
Some famous Nigerian celebrities who have been convicted and sentenced to prison include:
1. Baba Ijesha
Yoruba comic actor, Olarewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was on July 14 2022, sentenced to 16 years imprisonment.
This was for sexually assaulting the 14-year-old Foster daughter of his colleague, comedienne Princess.
2. Naira Marley
May 2019, Naira Marley was arrested by men of the EFCC over internet fraud.
The arrest happened a day after his hit single ‘Am I a Yahoo boy’ dropped online. He was slammed with 11-count charges.
However, after spending days inside Ikoyi Prison, Naira Marley was arraigned in court and granted bail for 2 million Naira with two sureties in like sum.
3. Moses Armstrong
The actor was arrested for allegedly raping a minor he adopted and living with his family.
He was first arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Uyo on June 17, but the case was struck out.
This was after the Magistrate, Samuel Ukoima, ruled that the matter was not properly filed.
Armstrong was also charged with rape, intimidation, conspiracy and supplying drugs or instruments to procure abortion.
He was sent to prison.
However, on August 11, a High court in the state granted him bail.
5. Uche Odoputa
In 2007, the actor and movie producer was arrested at the international airport in Lagos for ingesting 1.336kg of cocaine.
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He was sentenced to eight months in prison.
Uche gave an excuse for his actions.
To him, he was not getting any substantial movie roles, and could not afford to feed himself and his family.
