Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name, Portable, has been arraigned at the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Kemi Filani reported earlier this week that the controversial singer was declared wanted by the Police. The state police force accused him of conspiracy, serious assault, armed, breach of public peace, and attempted murder through the recruitment of armed thugs.
On Wednesday, the singer turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba, where he was transported to Ogun State Police headquarters. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Omotola Odetola said that his arrival at SCID marks the beginning of his prosecution in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged attack on Ogun State officials.
Odutola, however, assured the public that due process will be followed in handling the matter and updates will be provided as necessary.
The charges against him stem from a February 5, 2025, incident where he allegedly led an attack on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The officials were reportedly enforcing regulations at his bar in Sango Ota when the altercation occurred.
Several officials sustained injuries during the incident. While nine of Portable’s associates were arrested at the scene. The singer managed to evade law enforcement until his recent surrender.
Recall that in the first week of February, Portable cried out as the government sealed his uncompleted building and hotel over illegal development without an approval permit and detained some of his customers and workers.
Following the incident, he said he had to protect his families and properties first as he canceled his show in London. Portable noted how if there was life, he would have the opportunity to perform in many countries.
The singer had even made an emotional appeal to President Tinubu, to beg Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on his behalf, as he noted how he is a citizen of Ogun State, yet his state is mad at him for supporting Yayi.