The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that celebrity transgender figure, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court.
The conviction stems from charges related to Naira abuse. Despite Bobrisky’s public discussion of gender transition, in court, he identified as male.
As a result, the Correctional Service has determined that he will serve his sentence in the male section of the facility.
“Since he admitted to being a male in court, then we have to abide by what was submitted in court,” a spokesperson for the correctional service in Lagos said.
Despite concerns regarding his safety due to his gender preference, Correctional officers have assured that Bobrisky will be adequately protected from potential harm.
“He shouldn’t be afraid of sexual assault from other male inmates because our men can give him protection,” the spokesperson stated, addressing worries about his vulnerability.
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