Controversial singer Habeed Okikiola, known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge.
According to Ogun police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest.
This arraignment follows a viral video from Sunday showing the singer in police custody, reportedly linked to a complaint lodged by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple.
The prosecution alleges that Portable assaulted Ashabi, alongside several police officers and other individuals, at his bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area on New Year’s Day.
Other named victims in the case include Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.
He is also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at 12 million Naira, belonging to Ileyemi, with dealer number Wally Dex Auto.
In court, two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, although she was not present.
The police further alleged that Portable obstructed and assaulted Ogungbe Olayemi, a female police inspector, while she was carrying out her official duties.
The presiding judge denied Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer. The judge insisted on seeing the officer before making a ruling on the bail application. As a result, Portable was remanded in custody until a new bail hearing on January 19.
