Police probe viral video of Portable beaten in custody
The Lagos State Police Command has announced it is investigating a viral video that appears to show controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted by police officers while in custody. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed concerns about police brutality in the country.
The video, which circulated widely on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram on Wednesday, shows a visibly distressed Portable being manhandled and struck by individuals alleged to be police officers. In the clip, the singer can be heard screaming and protesting the treatment.
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