The Lagos State Police Command has announced that controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, will only be granted bail if he can produce a reliable surety.
According to report, Portable was arrested on Tuesday morning following his inability to pay the balance of N14 million out of N27 million worth of a G-Wagon car he purchased from a car dealer. He was said to have paid only N13 million, while refusing to pay the N14 million balance.
The police spokesman, Benjamin Hudenyin, confirmed Portable’s arrest and stated that the singer will spend the night in the police cell, pending when he’s able to produce a reliable surety before he can be granted bail.
Hudenyin said the singer will spend the night in the police cell, pending when he’s able to produce a reliable surety before he can be granted bail.
“Yes, he’s with us. A vehicle dealer has lodged a complaint against him.
“If he gets a reliable surety, he will be granted bail,” said the police spokesman.
According to VANGUARD report, as at 8.30pm, there was no sign of him being released on bail.