The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has, said that it will soon arraign Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, in court, for allegedly abusing the Naira.
It noted that its operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command have commenced investigation of Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes.
The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.
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The investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times.
“Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and volunteered his statements,” it said.
The anti-graft agency said Bobrisky will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, noted that Bobrisky would be charged to court.
Oyewale said, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others.
“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”
