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Nigerian singer Portable was arrested on Saturday, January 10, 2026, after his baby mama Ashabi Simple reported him to the police. Video footage shows the artist resisting officers at a restaurant before being detained in a cell following their heated online dispute.
Controversial street-hop artist Portable is back in police custody after a dramatic showdown with his baby mama, Ashabi Simple. Officers arrested the singer on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at a restaurant following a formal complaint filed by the actress.
Witnesses at the scene watched as the ‘Zazu’ crooner struggled with security operatives who arrived to pick him up. The arrest stems from a bitter online feud between the couple that recently spiralled out of control with serious allegations flying from both sides.
Singer resists arrest in chaotic video
Video clips circulating on social media capture the chaotic moment police officers tried to apprehend the musician. Portable shouted aggressively and refused to cooperate as a crowd gathered around the scene.
Bystanders and associates tried to calm him down, urging the singer to stop resisting the officers. Despite their efforts, the situation remained tense until security agents eventually overpowered him and took him away.
This incident adds to a growing list of public outbursts involving the artist. Just days ago, fans were shocked when Portable calls his father a thief and compared him to Mohbad’s dad in a viral rant.
Online war turns into legal trouble
The conflict between Portable and Ashabi Simple moved from social media timelines to a real-life police case very quickly. Both parties have dragged each other online for weeks, trading insults and making damaging claims about their relationship.
Photos emerging after the arrest show a humbled Portable sitting shirtless in a police cell, handcuffed and looking distressed. This image contrasts sharply with his earlier aggression at the restaurant where he fought against the detention.
The singer often finds himself at the centre of industry drama. Last year, he faced backlash after Portable claims he gave Olamide international recognition at shows, a statement many fans found disrespectful.
Ashabi Simple has not yet released an official statement regarding the specific charges she filed against the father of her child. Police authorities are expected to interrogate the singer further as the investigation continues.
