Controversial singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count criminal charge.
The charges, confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, include assault, theft, causing bodily harm and resisting arrest.
The arraignment followed a viral video that surfaced on Sunday showing the artiste in police custody, reportedly in connection with a complaint lodged by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple.
Prosecutors alleged that Portable attacked Ashabi alongside several police officers and other individuals at his bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area on New Year’s Day.
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Other alleged victims listed in the charge include Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi and Ebuka Odah.
The singer was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at N12 million, belonging to Ileyemi Damilola and registered under the dealership name Wally Dex Auto.
During proceedings, two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as prosecution witnesses on the alleged assault, although she was absent from court.
The police further alleged that Portable obstructed and assaulted a female police officer, Inspector Ogungbe Olayemi, while she was performing her official duties.
The presiding judge declined to grant the defendant bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court.
The judge ruled that the officer must appear before the court could consider the bail application and subsequently ordered Portable to be remanded in custody pending a fresh hearing on January 19.
