Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal charges, including assault and resisting arrest.
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday that the Zazu crooner was arrested and arraigned on Monday. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the court ordered that the singer be remanded in custody.
Portable’s arraignment followed a viral video that emerged on Sunday showing him in handcuffs, shirtless and visibly emotional inside what appeared to be a police facility. His arrest is linked to allegations that he assaulted actress and skit maker Omobolarinde Akinyanju, also known as Ashabi Simple, who is one of his baby mamas.
Court documents revealed that the alleged incident occurred on New Year’s Day at Portable’s bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area of Ogun State. The prosecution claimed that the singer attacked Ashabi, alongside police officers and other individuals at the scene. Several other alleged victims were also listed in the charge.
The police further accused Portable of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at ₦12 million, said to belong to one of the complainants and linked to a car dealership.
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During the hearing, two of Ashabi Simple’s siblings testified as witnesses, although she was not present in court. The police also alleged that Portable obstructed and assaulted a female police officer while she was carrying out her official duties.
The presiding judge refused to grant bail, noting that the allegedly assaulted police officer was absent from court. The judge ruled that her presence was necessary before considering the bail application and adjourned the matter to January 19, ordering that the singer remain in custody.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a separate viral video allegedly showing Portable being assaulted while in detention.
