Lagos State Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed Portable's arrest.
INVESTIGATION: TETFund’s N3.8 billion training contract triggers procurement controversy, concernsINVESTIGATION: How Nigerian soldiers killed unarmed civilians in Kaduna communitySPECIAL REPORT: Nigerian football clubs in dilemma amidst economic downturnHard hit by climate change, farmers in Nigeria’s ‘food basket’ face new foesThe Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, following a petition from a car dealer.
The car dealer reported the 30-year-old to the police after all attempts to receive the balance proved unsuccessful. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?He said, “Yes, he was arrested. He refused to pay for the vehicle he bought. The car owner asked for the balance, but Portable said he was not paying because the vehicle was faulty. The car dealer asked him to return the vehicle so they could look into it, but he refused.
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