Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known by his stage name Portable, will face prosecution over what he described as ‘unruly behaviour’ towards some police officers who stormed his bar to arrest him following his refusal to honour previous invitations.
The police had confirmed that the singer was invited for questioning following a petition written against him by a fellow singer.
The complainant had claimed that Portable stormed his studio, got some people to beat him up and then locked up his studio.
The Ogun state police command said several invitations were sent to Portable but he dismissed them all, hence the decision of the police to storm his bar and effect his arrest.
Portable however resisted the arrest.
In a statement released on March 29, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, condemned Portable’s conduct and said the police will investigate his actions and ensure that he is prosecuted for any criminal activity committed, depending on the severity of the offence.
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The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of one Habeeb Okikiola popularly known by his stage name Portable, in a viral video, where he was seen exhibiting irrational behaviour and hurling insults at Police Officers carrying out their legal duty, an action which is criminal and punishable by the criminal laws of Nigeria.
The action of the singer in the video was unruly and conduct 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 levelled against Mr 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 offence.
The Police will not condone any unruly act, assault or attack on its officers who are on lawful duty. We need to respect our law enforcement agents who perpetually take the risk of maintaining law and order and fight crimes and criminality in our society.”
