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By Seyi Babalola
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on a nine-count criminal charge.
According to Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesman for the Ogun State Police, the charges include assault, theft, inflicting hurt, and resisting arrest.
The arraignment comes after a viral video surfaced on Sunday showing the musician in police custody, allegedly due to a complaint filed by his estranged spouse, Ashabi Simple.
The prosecution alleges that Portable assaulted Ashabi, along with several police officers and other individuals, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo on New Year’s Day.
Other alleged victims named in the case are Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.
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Portable is also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at N12 million, belonging to Ileyemi and purchased from Wally Dex Auto.
It was gathered that two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, although Ashabi herself was absent.
The police further accused Portable of obstructing and assaulting Ogungbe Olayemi, a female police inspector, while she was performing her official duties.
The presiding judge denied Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court.
The judge insisted that the officer must be present before he will consider bail.
Consequently, Portable was remanded in custody, with a fresh bail hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026.
