Portable, the controversial singer, has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for allegedly failing to pay the debt he incurred after purchasing his G-Wagon from a car dealer.
The singer, born Habeeb Okikiola, was apprehended on Tuesday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, told TheCable Lifestyle.
“Yes, Portable has been arrested,” Hundeyin said.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was said to have bought the vehicle worth N27 million but paid only N13 million.
Portable allegedly refused to pay the remaining N14 million and whenever the car dealer requested his money, he always claimed the vehicle was having issues.
The singer purchased the car last year and was once seen using the vehicle to distribute food items to children on the streets.
This is not the first time the police have arrested Portable. In March last year, the Ogun police arrested the singer over alleged assault.
The arrest came after the expiration of the 72-hour ultimatum given to him to turn himself in.
The singer previously resisted attempts by the police to arrest him and also referred to himself as “a federal government liability”.
Portable gained fame in December 2021 with the release of ‘Zazoo Zeh’, his hit single featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.
He has also produced hit tracks including ‘All Eyes On Me’, ‘Clear Azaman’, ‘Neighbour’, and ‘Ogo Forever’.
The singer is known for making headlines over controversial reasons.
He recently collaborated with Skepta, the British rapper, on ‘Tony Montana’.
Portable also recently said fashion was his “profession” before venturing into music. He revealed that he is still a fashion designer and “combines” the profession with his music career.
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