Bobrisky, a popular Lagos socialite, was re-arrested by the EFCC at the airport while trying to board a flight. His arrest followed multiple ignored summons regarding bribery accusations against the commission, claiming he paid N15 million to dismiss money laundering charges. The EFCC denies these allegations.
Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after immigration officers detained him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport while he was preparing to board a KLM flight to London.
An EFCC official revealed that Bobrisky’s arrest on Thursday night was prompted by his failure to respond to multiple invitations from the commission regarding serious allegations he made against them. These allegations included claims of bribery and corruption, specifically that he had paid N15 million to EFCC officials in exchange for the dismissal of money laundering charges against him.
The EFCC has firmly denied these accusations, stating that Bobrisky's actions could lead to new charges for providing false information. The source from the commission noted, “We apprehended him in Lagos, and he will be transported to Abuja. He accused us of bribery and corruption, yet he repeatedly ignored our summons to substantiate these claims. Such serious allegations cannot be overlooked.”
Additionally, Bobrisky has reportedly failed to appear before the National Assembly to discuss these matters. The EFCC stated that bringing him into custody was necessary to ensure he provided evidence to back up his serious allegations.
