Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on Monday over a nine-count criminal charge.

The charges include assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest, stemming from an incident at his bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area on New Year’s Day.

Portable allegedly attacked his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple, and several police officers, including a female inspector, Ogungbe Olayemi.

Other alleged victims named in the charge sheet include Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.

He also faced accusations of stealing a N12 million Mercedes-Benz E300 belonging to Ileyemi Damilola.

Two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses, though she was absent from court.

The judge declined to grant Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer, and remanded him in custody until January 19.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command said it is investigating a viral video showing Portable being assaulted while in custody. (The Nation)