Bobrisky Will Be Held In Male Cell And Protected From Sexual Predators

Following the sentencing of celebrity transgender, Idris Okuneye,a.k.a Bobrisky, to six-month imprisonment by a Federal High Courtin Lagos over Naira mutilation, the Nigerian Correctional Service(NCoS) has said that the convict will be incarcerated in the malesection of its custodial facility.LEADERSHIP reports that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the LagosDivision of the Federal High Court found Bobrisky guilty of Nairaabuse, leading to his sentencing on Friday.Bobrisky, who has openly discussed his gender transition on socialmedia, identified himself as a male when questioned in court,influencing the decision to place him in a male-designated facility.“Since he admitted to being a male in court, then we have to abideby what was submitted in court,” a spokesperson for thecorrectional service in Lagos said.Despite concerns regarding his safety due to his gender preference,Correctional officers have assured that Bobrisky will be adequatelyprotected from potential harm.“He shouldn’t be afraid of sexual assault from other male inmatesbecause our men can give him protection,” the spokespersonstated, addressing worries about his vulnerability.Bobrisky’s social media activity, including a recent video onInstagram where he posed suggestively, continues to garnerattention. He has shared his gender transition journey with his fivemillion followers on Instagram, stating, “My journey transitioninginto a woman has been going smooth, no health issues, everythingis going smooth for me.”https://leadership.ng/jailed-bobrisky-in-our-male-cell-to-be-protected-against-predators-ncos/mynd44 oam4j lalasticlala seun nlfpmod fergie001https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/12/bobrisky-will-be-held-protected-in-male-cell-ward-prison-service/