{"id":32334,"date":"2024-05-23T10:25:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=32334"},"modified":"2024-05-23T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:25:25","slug":"controversial-singer-portable-declares-himself-police-ambassador-days-after-evading-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/05\/23\/controversial-singer-portable-declares-himself-police-ambassador-days-after-evading-arrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversial Singer Portable Declares Himself Police Ambassador Days After Evading Arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just a week after a dramatic escape from the police, controversial Nigerian singer Portable has announced his new role as a police ambassador. On May 21, 2024, the singer shared photos on Instagram of himself alongside his father and high-ranking police officers at the Lagos Police headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>In his post, Portable declared, &#8220;Zazuu federal government liability \u1eccm\u1ecd ijoba Police Ambassador. I do music for a living&#8230; Stars don\u2019t beg to shine. Akoi Grace Wey No Dey disgrace.&#8221; He emphasized that the police are friends to the community, stating, &#8220;I no fit run from God that\u2019s all my believing. God is over everything, after God na government. Police are our friends. I believe in God, my phone, and sub. Any disappointment is a blessing. ZEHNATION many many inspiration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This surprising turn of events follows his arrest on May 14, 2024, for failing to pay a \u20a614 million debt after purchasing a \u20a627 million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. According to reports, the car dealer had made several attempts to contact Portable, but to no avail.<\/p>\n<p>Videos that circulated online captured the moment police officers approached Portable, reading his arrest warrant. In a swift move, Portable jumped over a gate and ran away. However, he was soon apprehended, with footage showing multiple officers dragging him into a patrol van.<\/p>\n<p>After securing bail, Portable posted on Instagram on May 15, 2024, with an image that read, &#8220;God is bigger than everything. Amen if you believe so.&#8221; He added in his caption, &#8220;God Over Everything,&#8221; and released a song titled &#8220;Spiderman,&#8221; which detailed his arrest experience.<\/p>\n<p>Portable&#8217;s latest declaration as a police ambassador has sparked mixed reactions among fans and the public. While some see it as a strategic move to mend relations with law enforcement, others remain skeptical of his intentions given his recent legal troubles.<\/p>\n<p>The Lagos Police have yet to issue an official statement regarding Portable&#8217;s new role. Meanwhile, the singer continues to leverage his controversial persona, using his social media presence to maintain public interest and navigate his turbulent career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a week after a dramatic escape from the police, controversial Nigerian singer Portable has announced his new role as a police ambassador. On May 21, 2024, the singer shared photos on Instagram of himself alongside his father and high-ranking police officers at the Lagos Police headquarters. 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