Portable arraigned in Ogun Federal High Court over assault and theft charges; denied bail pending presence of allegedly assaulted police officer

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on a nine-count criminal charge.

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According to Ogun State Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest.

The arraignment follows a viral video showing the singer in police custody on Sunday, reportedly over a complaint filed by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple.

Prosecutors allege Portable assaulted Ashabi, several police officers, and other individuals at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo on New Year’s Day.

Other alleged victims include Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.

Portable is also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at N12 million, belonging to Ileyemi and purchased from Wally Dex Auto.

Two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, though Ashabi herself was absent from court.

The police further accused Portable of obstructing and assaulting Ogungbe Olayemi, a female police inspector performing official duties.

The presiding judge denied Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court and insisted the officer must be present before considering bail.