“Bobrisky Smuggled 8 ATMs Into Kirikiri, Paid N35m to Live Large”: Lagos Traditional Ruler Alleges

• Another controversy has trailed Bobrisky's time in Kikriri correctional centre, as details surfaced on social media
• A traditional chief in Kirikiri town made bold claims about the number of ATM cards the crossdresser had access to during his stay in prison
• The traditional chief also made allegations about the amount Bobrisky withdrew from POS operators in the area to settle prison officials

A new controversy about Idris Okuneye Bobrisky's time in Kirikiri Correctional Centre has emerged on social media, stirring another round of reactions.

A traditional ruler in Lagos accused Nigerian Correctional Service officials of aiding Bobrisky's alleged bribery scheme to be treated differently from other inmates.

Chief Babalola Shabi, Baale of Kirikiri, in a report via The Punch, alleged how the controversial 'Mummy of Lagos smuggled eight Automated Teller Machine cards into the prison facility.

According to the ruler, Bobrisky used the ATM cards to withdraw a total of N35 million through Point of Sale operators in the area to settle prison officials for preferential treatment.

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According to the traditional ruler, his intervention helped unearth the scandal surrounding Borisky's time behind bars as he invited all POS operators in the town, after which the anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, swooped in on the matter.

He revealed that it came as a shock to him how N35 million could be sourced from the area so quickly. "Clearly, this was not a one-man job," he said.

The traditional ruler also disclosed that the property where Bobrisky was allegedly kept during the period had been identified and demolished.

In related news, Legit.ng recalls reporting that a National Assembly panel disclosed that the crossdresser enjoyed preferential treatment but was in prison.

Reactions to controversy about Bobrisky's jail term

The new controversy has since stirred reactions as some netizens queried how Bobrisky was able to smuggle the ATM cards. Read the comments below:

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berryblaast_01 said:

"As shim don come back dey don continue jail saga."

estheryakubuempire wrote:

"If they slam you lawsuit now we’ll start hearing “be the bigger person."

d__realbbg said:

"You people should let Bob rest na e don do."

txoutfitters.live said:

"How he take knw, Shey the man too gather Dey the sell together ? Just asking abii who blow whistle for am."

officialukwuani said:

"Lol smuggled 3 ATMs into kirikiri.. Please explain cos I'm confused."

saucybright reacted:

"The fine come be how much?"

emirocky10 commented:

"So VDM was even right. They need to format this country."

lucy_ng2 reacted:

"When the matter dey hot he no come out to talk, Bobrisky don run finish, he’s now speaking up smh."

VDM shares evidence against Bobrisky

Legit.ng recalls reporting that while Bobrisky was in prison, social media critic VeryDarkMan shared evidence against the crossdresser.

The voice note shared details about Bobrisky's alleged offer for the money laundering charge against him to be dropped.

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The crossdresser also claimed that a “godfather,” and some prison officials ensured he served his jail term in a private apartment.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng