ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to prosecute popular singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over alleged irrational behavior and insults he allegedly hurled at officers on duty.
The incident, captured in a viral video when the entertainer went on Instagram live at the event unfolded, was deemed a criminal action and punishable by the criminal laws of Nigeria.
In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, FPRO officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the singer’s conduct as “unruly” and likely to cause a breach of peace and incitement of violence against the officers who were detailed to execute a warrant of arrest on him for a series of allegations of criminal acts leveled against Portable.
“The NPF will take all necessary steps to investigate his actions and ensure that he is prosecuted for any criminal activity he may have committed depending on the severity of the offense,” Adejobi said.
He further stated that the police would not condone any unruly act, assault, or attack on its officers who are on lawful duty, emphasizing the need to respect law enforcement agents who work tirelessly to maintain law and order and fight crime in society.
The decision to prosecute Mr. Portable has been met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some criticizing the singer for his behavior, while others believe the police may be using excessive force.
Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views on the matter.
One Twitter user, @Shehusky, wrote, “Tinubu has not been sworn in but those who worked for his election are already feeling above the law. Singer Portable resists police arrest, claiming he worked for APC and he’s therefore immune to arrest. Omo if Tinubu becomes president, there will be chaos.”
Tinubu has not been sworn in but those who worked for his election are already feeling above the law. Singer Portable resists police arrest, claiming he worked for APC and he’s therefore immune to arrest. Omo if Tinubu becomes president there will be chaos.
— Shehu Gazali Sadiq (@Shehusky) March 28, 2023
Another Twitter user, @Spotlight_Abby, said, “While the Police is arresting Portable, they should not forget MC Oluomo. They both work for the same organisation, rose to fame via similar means & share similar world views. Tell me about: “I Work With Ruling APC; We Own Nigeria Now, I’m A Federal Government Liability.”
While the Police is arresting Portable, they should not forget MC Oluomo. They both work for the same organisation, rose to fame via similar means & share similar world views.
Tellmeabout:
"I Work With Ruling APC; We Own Nigeria Now, I’m A Federal Government Liability."— Spotlight on #PeterObi #Obidatti023 (@Spotlight_Abby) March 29, 2023
Do you realize how bizarre an event has to be for the Nigerian Police to Say, "We are not here to fight with you – This is a New Angle to the Portable Trending Video.
Arrested • Agberos • #Tinubu4Prison • 71yrs • Yoruba Ronu • Seyi Tinubu • #SupremeCourt • Emeka Ihedioha pic.twitter.com/M8HCy7dTmd
— Arch Angel Jesse Halliday 🍥 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 🇯🇴 (@AaJessehalliday) March 29, 2023
"I work for APC, I will call Tinubu, we are the one there now"
– Portable.For the record, that you belong to or work for APC does not place you above the law. Enough of all these rascality… pic.twitter.com/t4CrMN0NGz
— Obidient Spotlight 👀 (@King_Inspires) March 29, 2023
If you observe portable , you will see he’s not really troublesome, some people just like to mess with him because they believe he’s an illiterate. all he does is fight for his right and somehow become the villain but his ruggedness keeps him going regardless. pic.twitter.com/PJTYaMKWFL
— CHAMPION🥇| Wtmg. (@Cforchampionn) March 28, 2023
Na people like Portable fit handle Nigerian Police. Police wey dey harass everybody, e reach Portable turn na him dey harass them 😂😂
— LERRY 👑 (@_AsiwajuLerry) March 28, 2023
