Bobrisky has been jailed for six months with no option of fine over Abuse of Naira.

Bobrisky in court
Bobrisky in court

This news came as a shock r  up many Nigerians who were hoping he would be granted bail with a fine option.

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Alas! Their hopes and that of Bobrisky was dashed by the federal government.

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine.

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The judgement was handed this morning, April 12.

Recall that on April 5th, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count charge ranging from Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering.

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The court, however, dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him for Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime.

The court also ordered that he be remanded in EFCC detention in Lagos.

The judge also adjourned hearing for judgement into the case to April 9.

Also Read: Bobrisky Begs Judge For A Second Chance

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However, the court couldn’t sit due to the April 9 to April 11 Eid-Fitri public holiday.

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