Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his recent experience in police detention. Nigerian food delivery services

Speaking in an interview on Echo Room, the singer recounted his time in custody after being detained last month for assault and other charges.

Portable revealed that he used the opportunity to correct misconceptions about him, particularly claims that he is mentally unstable.

“They said I am a crazy person. When I got to the government, I told them I am not crazy,” he stated.

The singer described his arrival at the cell, where he was received with unexpected respect. According to him, the leader of the cell voluntarily stepped down for him to take charge, but he declined, insisting that he was not meant to be there.

Portable also shared details about the harsh conditions in the cell, including how new detainees were often beaten. However, he noted that he was fortunate to have escaped such treatment.

One of the most striking moments of his account was his interaction with cellmates who were accused of murder. He claimed that some of them attempted to engage him in prayers, but he refused, stating that their prayers could not be effective together.

“When I entered Cell 4, I blessed them. Normally, they beat new people in the cell. When I got there, the head of the cell dethroned himself for me to become the leader, but I said no, this is not my house. Then I asked what his offence was; he said they accused him of murder. I told him to stay beside me as long as he didn’t kill me.”

He continued, “A person said we should pray; I said no, God doesn’t answer this kind of prayer. We aren’t in church. One said he had killed one person, another said he killed two people, and another said three people. I haven’t killed anyone, so our prayers cannot work together. Pray on your own.”