- Nigerian artist Portable cautions EFCC against intimidating and apprehending innocent youths in a social media statement.
- Portable emphasizes that not all successful young individuals are involved in cybercrime, urging the EFCC to avoid branding every youth as a “Yahoo boy.”
- The artist highlights the reality that many youths are legitimately hustling and pursuing legal means of livelihood.
- The artist calls for the EFCC to exercise discretion and discernment in its operations.
Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable has issued a stern warning to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The artist, known for his outspoken nature, urges the agency to cease its attempts to intimidate and apprehend innocent youths and citizens under the guise of combating cybercrime.
Portable pointed out the misconceptions surrounding the youth population, particularly regarding involvement in fraudulent activities such as internet fraud, commonly referred to as Yahoo Yahoo in Nigeria.
The artist emphasized that not all young individuals engaged in lucrative ventures were involved in cybercrime, cautioning against the blanket assumption that every successful youth is a Yahoo boy.
According to the singer, many youths are legitimately hustling and striving to make ends meet through lawful means.
Expressing his frustration with the indiscriminate targeting of young Nigerians by law enforcement agencies, Portable urged the EFCC to exercise discretion and discernment in its operations, refraining from unfairly branding every young person as a criminal.
In other news, Controversial singer Portable Omolalomi has taken to his Instagram page to share a vintage interview video where he opened up on his greatest fear in life.
The artist, known for his energetic and controversial performances, shed light on his concerns regarding financial instability and the challenges faced in the entertainment industry.
In the old interview, Portable emphasized the harsh reality of the entertainment industry, labeling it a “war zone” where individuals must fiercely fight for their own success.