‘Male or female cell?’ — reactions trail Bobrisky’s arrest

Some Nigerians on X, formerly Twitter, have reacted to the arrest of Bobrisky, the crossdresser, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  

The social media celebrity was arrested on Wednesday night in Lagos for allegedly abusing the naira notes. 

The commission said the 31-year-old was invited after a viral video of her allegedly spraying and flaunting wads of new naira notes at the premiere of ‘Ajakaju’, a movie by Eniola Ajao. 

The EFCC said an investigation revealed that Bobrisky had also “committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times”.

The agency said the social media celebrity honoured an invitation by the commission at its Lagos zonal command for interrogation and volunteered her statements.

The commission added that she would soon be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Shortly after the arrest of Bobrisky, some social media users wondered if the social media celebrity “will be locked in a male or female cell”. 

“Which cell dem go con lock bob risky for? Male or female cell?” a user asked.

Which cell dem go con lock bob risky for? Male or female cell? $BUBBLE pic.twitter.com/otwug1tk3k

— ThaRealBello LFC (@ThaRealBello) April 4, 2024

While a segment of users commended the agency for identifying Bobrisky as “he”, others described the crossdresser’s arrest as “unfair”. 

Dipo Awojide, the social media celebrity, also called on the EFCC to investigate other prominent Nigerians who may have abused the naira. 

Hope you have cells for cross dressers 😂 abi na male cell una go put am pic.twitter.com/l7GdJqSg54

— C in C (@Charleschidube) April 4, 2024

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EFCC even addressed Bobrisky as He cos the International passport is He NOT She. No one is above law, just MopDemAll without fear or favour. pic.twitter.com/tnxiHtv15y

— UNCLE DEJI™️ (@DejiAdesogan) April 4, 2024

@officialEFCC with due respect sirs, please which of the prisons will Bobrisky be locked in? Is it female or male prison?

— leezi_lashluxe (@leezi_lashluxe) April 4, 2024

But to be honest, Bobrisky is not the only culprit. If the EFCC wants to enforce this no spraying policy thousands of people will be arrested and charged alongside the senior man.

— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) April 4, 2024

Na only EFCC no fear anybody for this country . A whole Mummy of Lagos dey paraded like Ikorodu hoodlum 🥺 pic.twitter.com/T88lnCgA5P

— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) April 4, 2024

As Efcc dun arrest Bobrisky, which cell them go come put am inside now.

Male abi female? 🤔

— SOMTO 🇫🇷 (@__Somto_) April 4, 2024

I guess EFCC just wanted to cash out with the situation on ground and ãrrested Bobrisky A.K.A mummy of lagos for nothing.

So they didn't see how money was thrown during obi cubana's mom burial, who them arrést? 🙄

Bob my dear, what doesn't kee you makes you stronger 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/1Akj69HwMp

— Lady B !Blessing! (@thereal_beebee) April 4, 2024