The controversy surrounding the imprisonment of Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken another dramatic turn after two individuals claiming to be former inmates spoke out.

During an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, the alleged ex-inmates refuted claims that Bobrisky never actually spent time behind bars. Their comments come in response to a viral audio, allegedly featuring Bobrisky’s voice, shared by social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), which suggested that the influencer was never placed in a prison cell but stayed in a private room outside the correctional facility.

Challenging that narrative, one of the ex-inmates stated:

“We were in prison when Bobrisky was convicted. We were not in the same cell, but he was in a special VIP area. We saw him every day for the six months he spent. He was first brought to medium prison, then moved to maximum.”

Although they acknowledged that Bobrisky received special treatment, including being separated from the general prison population, they insisted he was very much inside the facility.

Another added:

“He didn’t stay in a regular cell like us. Na VIP treatment, but he no dey outside like VDM talk.”

Their revelations have added yet another layer of intrigue to Bobrisky’s sentencing saga, which continues to draw intense public scrutiny.

Reacting to the post…

@iamChimexJay wrote: “So Bob no chop general beans? Just VIP treatment for naira abuse. This country na cruise.”

@MadamKeziah_001 said: “VDM said he wasn’t there at all. These ones say he was inside but living large. Who dey lie?”

@OdogwuX added: “Special cell for who abuse Naira? But person wey thief garri go sleep for floor.”

@softboi_dre: “Bob wey dey form hard guy online no fit stay general cell? Na wa o, VIP even inside prison”