Singer Portable was on Tuesday, May 14, arrested by the police in Lagos State over an alleged N14 million debt. The singer, real named Habeeb Okikiola, was said to have bought a G-Wagon valued at N27 million from a car dealer in the state. However, he reportedly paid only N13 million and has refused to pay the balance of N14 million, claiming the value was bad.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the singer’s arrest in a statement to newsmen. In addition, the arrest video has gone viral on social media. It showed Portable attempting to escape and getting arrested by jumping over a gate.
In Nigeria, failing to pay car installments can lead to various legal actions. Creditors typically first try to reach a settlement with the debtor. Furthermore, if unsuccessful, they may hire a lawyer or debt collector and eventually take legal action.
A court can then order the debtor to pay, with possible enforcement measures like a seizure of assets if the debtor fails to comply.
If Portable does not settle the outstanding amount, the car dealer could initiate legal proceedings. This could result in a court case where Portable may be ordered to pay the remaining balance and any additional legal fees. Failure to comply could lead the
court to order the debtor to pay, with possible enforcement measures like the seizure of assets if the debtor fails to comply.
