Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly often known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned earlier than the Federal Excessive Court docket in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count legal cost.
The costs, confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer to our correspondent, Oluseyi Babaseyi, embody assault, theft, inflicting bodily hurt, and resisting arrest.
Portable’s arraignment adopted a viral video that surfaced on Sunday exhibiting him in police custody. The incident is reportedly linked to a grievance filed by his estranged companion, Ashabi Easy.
In accordance with the prosecution, the singer allegedly attacked Ashabi, alongside a number of law enforcement officials and different people, at his bar within the Iyana Ilogbo space on New 12 months’s Day.
Different alleged victims named within the cost sheet embody Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.
Portable was additionally accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at ₦12 million, belonging to Ileyemi Damilola, and linked to automotive seller Wally Dex Auto.
Through the proceedings, two siblings of Ashabi Easy testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, though Ashabi herself was absent from court docket.
The police additional alleged that the singer obstructed and assaulted a feminine police inspector, Ogungbe Olayemi, whereas she was finishing up her official duties.
The presiding decide declined to grant Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court docket.
The decide acknowledged that the officer should be current earlier than a ruling on the bail software might be made. Consequently, Portable was remanded in custody, with bail consideration adjourned to January 19.
In the meantime, the Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation right into a separate viral video that seems to indicate the singer being assaulted whereas in custody.