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Portable declares himself police ambassador following recent arrest
Just a week after evading police by jumping over a gate, the controversial singer Portable has now declared himself an ambassador for the police. He emphasized that after God, the government and the police hold the highest authority.
Portable shared photos on his Instagram on May 21, 2024, featuring himself with his father and several high-ranking officers at the Lagos Police headquarters.
In his announcement, he stated, “Zazuu federal government liability 🔌 Ọmọ ijoba Police Ambassador. I do music 🎶 for a living …. Stars don’t beg to shine. Akoi Grace Wey No Dey disgrace.”
In his caption, Portable reiterated that the police are friends to the community. He said, “I no fit run from God, that’s all. My belief is that God is over everything; after God, it’s the government and the police. Police 👮♀️ are our friends. I believe in God, my phone, and my subscription. Any disappointment is a blessing 🙏. ZEHNATION, many many inspirations.”
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Following his arrest on May 14, 2024, for failing to settle the remaining ₦14 million debt he owed after purchasing a ₦27 million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon from a car dealer, Portable’s recent declaration as a police ambassador comes amidst controversy. Reports indicate that prior attempts by the dealer to reach Portable were unsuccessful.
Videos of the incident circulated widely, capturing the moment officers approached Portable with his arrest warrant before he swiftly evaded capture by scaling a nearby gate. Another video showed his subsequent apprehension, as he was dragged and carried into a police patrol van by multiple officers.
Just look at Portable with one of the biggest songs in the world.
pic.twitter.com/XBYmrXp5YF— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) May 14, 2024
After securing his release on bail, Portable took to Instagram on May 15, 2024, sharing an image that read, “God is bigger than everything. Amen if you believe so,” accompanied by the caption “God Over Everything.” He also promptly released a song titled “Spiderman,” detailing his tumultuous experience.