Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Portable was arraigned in court this morning on five counts related to conspiracy, assault, unlawful detention, and the use of weapons, including cutlasses and firearms. The charges also included conduct likely to cause harm.
The singer pleaded not guilty to the charges. Alongside him, nine of his aides were also arraigned on similar charges before Magistrate O.L. Oke.
The nine suspects are: Nurudeen Warris (21), Adetola Alashe (25), Samuel Adeleke (28), Oluwaseun Ayenuwa (19), Oluwapelumi Adeosun (20), Gospel Kanu (20), Precious Ohiegebo (19), Ifeoluwa Babatunde (27), and Fatimo Muhammed (26).
They face a five-count charge involving felony, assault, unlawful detention, and the use of weapons, including cutlasses and firearms, with the intent to cause harm. The defendants allegedly assaulted, restricted, and obstructed three town planners—Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero—while they were performing their official duties at Odogwu Bar, owned by Portable.
After pleading not guilty, Portable’s lawyer, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, requested bail for the singer, stating that Portable is “remorseful and has learned his lessons.”
Magistrate O.L. Oke granted Portable bail in the sum of N2 million, with one surety in the same amount. The case has been adjourned to March 5 for trial.
