Reactions As IGP Orders Probe Of Portable Over Claim He Founded ‘One Million Boys’

The controversial singer has since refuted his earlier claim of founding the gang by saying he meant 'One million fans'

Rave-of-the-moment Nigerian entertainer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable is in the middle of another controversy after he claimed he founded the cult group ‘one million boys’.

Reactions As IGP Orders Probe Of Portable Over Claim He Founded 'One Million Boys'
Reactions As IGP Orders Probe Of Portable Over Claim He Founded ‘One Million Boys’

Portable shared a video of himself on social media where he claimed he created the notorious cult group, although the video has since been deleted.

“Open your ears and hear me; have you heard about Ajah Boys, One Million Boys? I’m their founder, go and ask Sammy Larry,” he boasted while speaking in Yoruba.

Portable has however refuted his claim in a video he posted on his social media page.

He said he was referring to his fans and not any criminal gang.

“What I meant by million boys is millions of followers,” he said

Reactions As IGP Orders Probe Of Portable Over Claim He Founded 'One Million Boys'
Reactions As IGP Orders Probe Of Portable Over Claim He Founded ‘One Million Boys’

Amid the criticism sparked by Portable’s remark, the police described the singer’s statement as indicting.

As a result, the Inspector General of Police, Baba Usman, has directed authorities of the Lagos State Police Command to investigate the claim and ensure necessary legal action was taken.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the police chief’s directive in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), explained that the move was in line with the police drive to identify sponsors of cult groups and curb the activities of the criminals in the country.

“Sequel to the trending video of one Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable where he claimed to have formed the One Million Boys cult group terrorising some parts of Lagos State, the IGP has ordered CP Lagos to investigate the indicting statement and take necessary legal action,” the force spokesman said.

“This directive is premised on the continuous effort of the Nigeria Police Force to fish out pillars and sponsors of cult groups toboys decimate their activities and restore sanity to our society.”

This has since stirred reactions from Nigerians on social media:

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