The release of controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State has sparked a flurry of reactions online.
Bobrisky was freed on Monday morning after serving a six-month prison sentence.
A video showed Bobrisky beaming with joy as he greeted his fans, who had gathered to welcome him back.
The social media celebrity was sentenced to six months in prison in April by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos for abusing the Naira.
Netizens took to social media to express their excitement, with one user commenting, “See as Bobrisky dey glow!” Others shared similar sentiments, thrilled to see Bobrisky regain his freedom. The sentence was intended to serve as a deterrent to others who abuse the Naira, but Bobrisky’s release has instead sparked widespread celebration among his fans.
Following the development, some netizens took to X.com to express their reactions to the crossdresser’s release from the correctional centre.
On X, a user, @toolzmoney, wrote, “Bobrisky after finally regaining his freedom. Una sure say this guy go prison??”
One tweep, OSG, posting as @OloriSupergal, wrote, “Bobrisky aka Mummy of Laygurrrrrrsssss is back!!!!”
One X.com user, Bàádì of Agègè, posting as @iamaleshinloye1, wrote, “Congratulations to all Nigerians.”
Another tweep, Ehime, with the username @ehime24, wrote, “Deep in our hearts, we all know Bobrisky did not go to prison……Omo get money OOO, make prison no be like a vacation.”
One X.com user, Chioma Agwuegbo, posting as @ChiomaChuka, wrote, “A reminder that Bobrisky’s incarceration was unjust, heavy-handed, and can be described as targeted. There are several videos of politicians, their families, & politically exposed persons spraying naira; NONE of them have been arrested or jailed. A bad thing is a bad thing.”
An X user, Motara Lawrence, posting as @_theladymo wrote, “Bobrisky looks really fresh out of prison, be like say all of us go enter prison o.”
Speaking with journalists shortly after his release, Bobrisky has advised Nigerians to obey the laws of the country and respect the Naira.
The crossdresser warned Nigerians against abusing the Naira in order not to end up in prison, adding that the country’s currency should be respected at all times.
He said, “You have to follow the rules and abide by the laws. Don’t spray money, or you will become a landlord in Kirikiri.
“It is not just about killing or any criminal activity that can bring you to prison. Something light as spaying of naira can take you there.”
Bobrisky added, “I’m only focusing on my good energy right now on people who were there for me, like my friends. You see, any other person, I’m not interested. So, I don’t want to talk about them. I’m really grateful to my friends and loved ones.”
