Portable, the Nigerian singer, is currently in police custody in Ogun State, facing allegations of assault against his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, and defamation charges filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. A viral video shows him in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading in a police holding area, sparking public outrage and concerns over police conduct.
Portable’s history of run-ins with the law includes:
- May 2024: Portable was arrested for not paying a ₦27 million G-Wagon debt
- April 2024: He pleaded with EFCC not to arrest him for spraying Naira notes
- March 2023: Portable was arrested for failing to honor a police invitation related to an alleged assault
- February 2025: He declared wanted by Ogun State government for assaulting officials
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an internal investigation into the alleged assault of Portable while in custody, assuring that any officer found culpable will face the law.
