Social media influencer Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has sparked controversy with a series of fiery posts criticizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the death of one of its officials in Anambra State.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, the 33-year-old took to Instagram to air her grievances against the anti-graft agency, recounting her personal experiences in their custody and questioning their credibility.
“I just don’t like reading anything about EFCC online because I feel like I want to throw up each time I read about them,” Bobrisky began in a scathing post. “You are asking the public to be human about the loss of one of your staff, but you are the most wicked people in Nigeria.”
Reflecting on her previous run-in with the EFCC, Bobrisky detailed an incident where officials searched her home under the suspicion of money laundering. “When I was in your custody, you took me to my house and searched it. When I asked you guys why, you claimed I was into money laundering and wanted to check if I was printing money at home,” she shared.
Adding to her critique, she stated, “Police are better than you all a million times.” Her posts drew attention from fans and critics alike, with some expressing support and others questioning the timing of her revelations.
Bobrisky also accused the EFCC of attempting to use her to implicate fellow influencer Abike Halima Raheem, popularly known as Papaya:
“After writing my statement, you asked me to give you Papaya’s number. I told you I don’t have her number,” she recounted. “Even if I’m not talking to her, I won’t be heartless to set her up like that because I wasn’t trained to be a snitch.” The statement underscored Bobrisky’s insistence on maintaining personal integrity, despite her strained relationship with Papaya.
Addressing her decision to comply with the EFCC’s summons, Bobrisky emphasized her commitment to being a law-abiding citizen. “I’m a good citizen that obeys the laws,” she declared.
“If not, immediately after I got your invitation letter, I would have flown out of Nigeria because I had visas to two countries on my passport. But I said no. I’m a public figure; let me honor their invitation.” Her statement aimed to highlight her sense of responsibility despite her reservations about the agency.
The posts have since gone viral, reigniting debates about the EFCC’s handling of high-profile cases and the experiences of those who have been in its custody. Bobrisky’s candid revelations have resonated with her followers, many of whom see her as a voice for those who feel mistreated by authorities.
Whether this latest outburst will prompt any response from the EFCC remains to be seen, but it has certainly fueled public discourse on the agency’s practices.
