Adeyanju Advocates For Community Service Over Jail Time For Bobrisky’s Offense

Rights activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized the six-month jail term handed to Okuneye Idris Olarewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, for mutilating Naira notes. Adeyanju advocates for a community service approach for victimless crimes like currency mutilation.

Justice Abimbola Awogboro sentenced Bobrisky to six months in Ikoyi Prison without the option of a fine, following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Adeyanju’s statement expresses concern over the severity of the sentence for a first-time offender like Bobrisky. Despite Bobrisky’s promise to use his platform to educate the public against Naira mutilation, the court handed down a harsh penalty.

Adeyanju emphasizes the cultural significance of spraying Naira notes, urging courts to consider cultural context when prosecuting such offenses. He suggests that large-scale sensitization efforts should precede prosecutions for Naira mutilation.

Furthermore, Adeyanju questions why Bobrisky was singled out for prosecution when others at the same event were also engaging in similar acts. He warns against targeting defendants for alleged offenses beyond those stated in the charges, urging security agencies to exercise caution in their approach to such cases.

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