Nigerian controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has been arraigned in Ogun State High Court following his arrest.
Kemi Filani reported that the controversial singer was allegedly arrested by his actress babymama, Ashabi. In a clip that made rounds online, Portable was captured trying to escape as a group of people held tightly to him.
In a video that made rounds on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter now known as X, the street singer was captured on a sit with handcuffs as he wept uncontrollably, pretending that his mother was sick.
In an update to his case, the singer was arraigned at a High Court in Onipanu, on charges including assault, felony occasioning harm and resisting arrest.
He was accused of attacking one of his wives, Ashabi and obstructing a female police inspector, Ogungbe Olayemi, in the course of her official duties. He assaulted the officer while she was carrying out her work and also attacked some people at his Odogwu bar on New Year’s Day.
Although his babymama, Ashabi, who arrested him, was absent in court, her siblings were present as witnesses. Portable was emotional, and he broke down in tears during the proceedings.
His counsel applied for bail, but the judge declined to grant it, noting that the assaulted police officer wasn’t in court. The judge stated that he would need to see the officer before ruling on the bail application.
Portable has been remanded in custody until January 19, when his bail application will be considered.
Recall that on New Year that Portable and Ashabi had engaged in a heated argument, as Ashabi told the singer to kill her.
In an Instagram video, Portable claimed that Ashabi came to his house to attack his family. He claimed that his pregnant wife was beaten mercilessly, and guns were pointed at his children. He further claimed Ashabi’s mother accused him of using charm on her daughter and questioned why he didn’t buy a car for her.
Speaking up for herself, the upcoming actress explained that when she and her siblings went to celebrate the New Year with him, he pushed her and slapped her. She alleged that he brought out an axe and forcefully took all their phones, gave her younger brother a blow in his eye, and slapped her younger sister, which left her seeking safety in his office.
A day before the arrest, the singer had dragged Ashabi for allegedly taking him to court. He noted that he hadn’t married Ashabi legally and was baffled as to why she was taking him to court. Calling her a shameless woman, the street singer noted how she got pregnant with a married man and wanted to wreck his marriage.