The Ogun State Police Command has launched an internal investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody.
The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, particularly on X, shows the Zazu crooner handcuffed, shirtless and visibly distressed as he pleads tearfully while seated on a couch in what appears to be a police holding area. The video sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over police conduct and human rights abuses.
Reacting to the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that Portable is currently in custody but condemned the alleged assault.
“Yes, 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,” Babaseyi told *Vanguard*.
He stressed that the police do not permit the filming or public display of suspects, noting that such actions compromise investigations and endanger suspects.
“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 said.
DSP Babaseyi added that the command had commenced an internal probe and assured that any officer found culpable would be sanctioned.
“The investigation is ongoing, and the officers involved, if found culpable, will be sent to the appropriate authorities. That process has already started,” he said.
Portable’s arrest followed allegations of assault levelled against actress and skit maker Omobolarinde Akinyanju, also known as Ashabi Simple, one of the singer’s baby mamas.
The incident reportedly occurred on January 1, 2026, at Portable’s bar in Ogun State when Ashabi visited the singer following an invitation. Reports said a disagreement arose over her status in Portable’s life, with Ashabi insisting on being recognised as a wife, while the singer maintained that only his legally married wife, Bewaji, held that position.
The argument allegedly escalated into physical violence, with Ashabi accusing Portable of slapping and beating her, confiscating phones, and threatening her and her siblings with an axe.
Portable has since denied the allegations in a lengthy Instagram video, in which he expressed anger over the lawsuit filed against him and accused Ashabi of infidelity.
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