Social media personality Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight and detained by immigration officers on Thursday night. Bobrisky took to Instagram to alert his followers, claiming he sustained injuries during an altercation with the officers and alleging that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was responsible for his detention.
Bobrisky’s post read, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.” Initially, he was incarcerated at Kirikiri Prison, but reports suggest he spent only three weeks there before being discreetly moved to a private location. This sparked speculation that his early release and special treatment were facilitated through bribery, with accusations of a ₦15 million payment made to officials.
In late September 2024, social media influencer VeryDarkMan posted an audio recording allegedly involving Bobrisky. The leaked recording purportedly featured Bobrisky claiming that music artist Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, approached him during his imprisonment, seeking ₦10 million to secure a presidential pardon.
Falana and Falz responded with a cease-and-desist letter on October 16, 2024, demanding a retraction and public apology for what they described as defamatory statements. However, Bobrisky denied making these claims, stating he was not responsible for the leaked content and urging the Falanas to hold VeryDarkMan accountable instead.
The controversy surrounding Bobrisky’s detention, alleged bribery scandal, and leaked audio recording has generated widespread attention and public debate.
