The Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has granted Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail in the sum of ₦2 million.
This comes after Portable was arraigned on a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, obstruction, possession of weapons, and conduct likely to cause public harm .
The charges stem from an incident on February 5, where Portable allegedly led an attack on government officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning, who were inspecting a property in Ota . The singer had been declared wanted by the police after evading multiple invitations to report to the authorities .
Portable’s lawyer, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, appealed for bail, stating that the singer had shown remorse and learned from the situation. Magistrate O. L. Oke granted the bail with one surety in like sum, and the case was adjourned to March 5, 2025, for trial .
Portable faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges, which include armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill . The singer’s associates, who were arrested and arraigned on similar charges, were granted bail and will appear in court on March 17 .
