Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris, is now in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State.
According to the PUNCH, he spent the night in a police cell, while further instructions are expected regarding his case.
He was taken to the FCID after officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service arrested him while he tried to leave the country through the Seme border.
The source said, “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday. Immigration arrested him at Seme Boarder and brought him for safekeeping.
“He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon. He was arrested on Sunday, detained overnight, and taken to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 pm on Monday. He is still at the FCID.”
The FCID spokesperson, Mayegun Aminat, confirmed Bobrisky’s detention during a conversation with newsmen on Tuesday. She said, “He is detained at FCID Alagbon. He is with us and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.”
Earlier, Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service, mentioned that Bobrisky is a person of interest regarding recent public issues.
“In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.
“He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. The Service assures the public that it will continue to be civil and professional in its statutory responsibility of manning the country’s borders,” he stated.
