Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable is presently in a mess.
The ‘Zazzu’ singer is on the run after reportedly assaulting officials of the Ogun State Government.
The development took a different dimension as the Ogun State Police Command arraigned nine of the singer’s supporters before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
The suspects are accused of assaulting officials from the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
The nine suspects, identified as Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed, 26, were arraigned on a five-count charge of felony, assault, obstruction, armed violence with cutlasses and guns, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and intent to kill.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police Prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, told the court that the defendants committed the alleged offences on Wednesday
Ekong said; “The suspects, along with Portable, who is currently at large, unlawfully assaulted, restricted, and obstructed town planners Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero while they were performing their lawful duties at Odogwu Bar, a business owned by Portable.
“The defendants and Portable were armed with dangerous weapons and conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause a breach of public peace, with the intent to kill the town planning officers.”
The charges violated sections 516, 356(3), 80, 249(d), and 320 of the Criminal Code laws of Ogun State, 2006.
However, Magistrate Mrs. O.M. Somefun granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N5 million each, with sureties who are licensed bond agents registered with the Ogun State government. The case was adjourned until March 17 for hearing.
It will be recalled that the singer’s uncompleted building and hotel were sealed by the State Town Planning Office due to illegal development without the necessary permits.
Portable had before now cried out to Nigerians via his Instagram page, expressing his frustration over the sealing of his property.
He wrote; “Why will they do that to my property that I am using to feed my family?
“They packed everybody, took more than 20 people, both artists and customers, and confiscated cars, bikes, and people’s phones. Why? Government should please look into this. I am using this place to book events and shows, not just to sell drinks. I’m promoting people and helping the community. Why attack me, especially when I’ve been helping with streetlights and road repairs? God is greater than them.”
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