Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable has regained his freedom from the Lagos state command.
It can be recalled that Portable was forcefully arrested on Tuesday, May 14th, over his refusal to balance payment of his newly acquired Mercedes Benz worth N27 million.
The CEO of Zeh nation purchased a Mercedes Benz GLE 350 from a car dealer, Temitope Ogunsanwo (Temmy Autos) in January 2024 but unable to complete the payment after signing an undertaking.
It was reported that Portable was able to pay up N13 million of the vehicle but yet to complete with the balance of N14 million.
However, the public relations officer (PRO) to the police, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the release of Portable on Wednesday evening.
When asked if Portable had resolved the issue, Benjamin said, “I have no idea about it but what I can say is that he has been granted bail.”
The news triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts via comment section.
Some reactions are shown below:
@OT96Flex said, “Why the unnecessary drama, I thought he could have done better now that he’s partially a celebrity”.
@GeniusHawlah said, “I dey feel say no be say that guy no get the money, but life is nothing to am without one wahala or the other. 😂😂 Besides, you no fit sabi jump fence that fluently and not want to involve in what’ll make you try it😂😂”.
@raji_abduljelil said, “The guy no serious”.
@kunlanpa said, “So fast so good”.
@Pweshiouz13 said, “Oh I’m happy for him”.