Male Or Female Prison? Nigerian Correctional Service Reveals Where Bobrisky Would Be Kept
The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced the prison where Bobrisky will serve her six-month prison sentence for abusing the naira.
According to a spokesperson of the correctional service, Bobrisky’s admission of being male in court means that the prison assigned will align with the court’s decision.
The correctional facility has guaranteed that steps will be implemented to safeguard Bobrisky from possible sexual assault by fellow inmates.
“Since he admitted to being a male in court, then we have to abide by what was submitted in court. He shouldn’t be afraid of sexual assault from other male inmates because our men can give him protection,” spokesperson of the correctional service
Bobrisky was jailed for reportedly abusing the naira with no option of a fine according to multiple reports coming from Nigeria.
The unexpected ruling was passed by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The judgement was delivered on Friday, April 12. It was reported that Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the charge of abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed six counts of money laundering and Naira abuse against him on Thursday, April 4. Bobrisky admitted guilt to the first four counts, which focused on the abuse of Naira notes.
However, the EFCC’s counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, requested the court to dismiss counts five and six, which pertained to allegations of money laundering. As a result, Bobrisky only faced counts one to four, all related to Naira abuse.
When asked if he understood the charges against him, Bobrisky confidently affirmed his guilt, stating, “Yes, I am guilty.” The court dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him of Naira abuse based on his confession.
Additionally, the court ordered that he be remanded in EFCC detention in Lagos. The judge adjourned the hearing for the judgement to April 9, but due to the public holiday for Eid-Fitri from April 9 to April 11, the court was unable to convene.
