The Nigeria Police Force has announced its intention to investigate and take legal action against musician Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, for his disorderly conduct.
The decision was made after a viral video showed him behaving irrationally and insulting police officers who were carrying out their lawful duties at his bar.
The Quest Times reports that Portable and some police officers were involved in a stand-off following attempts by the officers to arrest him, following a petition received by the law enforcement agents.
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According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the musician’s behavior is a criminal offence and is punishable under Nigeria’s criminal laws.
The statement reads, “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 behavior 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 series of allegations of criminal acts leveled 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 offense.
“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.”