The controversial cross-dresser/transgender, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky has been sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing Nigeria currency, by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, of the Ikoyi Federal High Court.

The judge while sentencing the convict, said the judgment will be a deterrent to others that are found of abusing and mutilating the Naira, the Nigeria currency.

Prior to the sentence, the judge asked of his sex, and he quickly replied that he is a man.

The judge ruled that the jail-term commence from March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest.

It would be recall that the court had on April 5, convicted him after pleaded guilty to the court counts charge of abusing the Naira currency made against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The judge consequently adjourned to last Thursday, for sentencing, but the day was declared as public holiday by the Federal government for the Eid-l-fitri celebration.