OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Ogun State Police Command has officially confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable.
Following his detention, a viral video surfaced appearing to show the singer being physically assaulted while in police custody, prompting an immediate internal investigation.
The video, which has been trending on social media, particularly X, shows the handcuffed musician being beaten by some Police personnel at a detention facility in Ogun State, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns over police conduct and human rights abuses.
Reacting to the development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that Portable is currently in Police custody but emphasized that the alleged assault captured in the video is unacceptable and not in line with police standards.
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Confirming , he said, he was arrested and he is with us, but that is a different issue. What is important is the assault that was happening at the station. We don’t condone it.”
DSP Oluseyi further stated that the Police do not permit the filming or public display of suspects, stressing that such actions endanger both the safety of suspects and the integrity of investigations.
“We don’t condone videoing suspects. We don’t even put suspects’ faces out. No matter who the suspect is, nobody should be treated in such a manner,” he added.
According to him, the Command has already commenced an internal investigation into the incident, assuring that any personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“The investigation is ongoing, and the officers involved, if found culpable, will be sent to the appropriate authorities. That process has already started,” the police spokesperson said.