In the bustling streets of Lagos, chaos ensued when Nigerian singer, Portable, clashed with a bikeman over a stolen phone.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, drawing a crowd of onlookers and causing a traffic jam in the usually busy area.
Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation began when Portable accused the bikeman of stealing his mobile phone during a brief ride.
According to bystanders, Portable, known for his energetic performances and controversial public appearances, was visibly agitated as he confronted the bikeman.
The singer, who had hailed the bike to get to a recording studio, claimed that his phone went missing shortly after he disembarked.
He insisted that the bikeman had taken it, leading to a heated argument that quickly escalated.
The bikeman, however, vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he had no reason to steal the phone and was merely doing his job.
As tensions rose, the argument turned physical, with both men grappling in the middle of the road. Spectators attempted to intervene, but their efforts were in vain as the fight grew more intense.
Local authorities soon arrived at the scene, attempting to diffuse the situation.
Officers separated the two men and questioned them individually.
Portable, still enraged, demanded that the bikeman be searched thoroughly.
The police complied, conducting a search on the bikeman and his vehicle, but found no trace of the missing phone.
The absence of the phone did little to calm Portable, who continued to insist on the bikeman’s guilt.
The singer’s fans, who had gathered around, began to voice their support, chanting for justice and urging the police to investigate further.
The scene became increasingly chaotic as more people joined the crowd, drawn by the commotion.
In the midst of the turmoil, a surprising twist emerged. A young boy from the crowd approached the officers, holding up Portable’s phone.
He explained that he had found it lying on the ground a few meters away from where the altercation took place.
The revelation brought a sudden hush to the crowd, as Portable’s anger gave way to embarrassment.
The police returned the phone to Portable, who apologized to the bikeman for the misunderstanding.
The bikeman, though shaken, accepted the apology, and the crowd slowly dispersed.
The incident served as a stark reminder of how quickly situations can escalate and the importance of staying calm and collected in moments of conflict.
