Controversial street singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned at a Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The singer was declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).
Portable surrendered himself to the police in Lagos on Wednesday and was subsequently handed over to the Ogun State Police Command. He was presented in court on Thursday to face charges related to the incident.
The controversy began on February 5 when OGPDPA officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space. Portable allegedly led a gang in a violent attack on the unarmed officials, who sustained injuries but managed to escape.
Following the altercation, nine of Portable’s associates were arrested and arraigned on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.
The arraignment of Portable marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention due to the singer’s controversial public persona.
