Portable regains freedom after meeting bail conditions

Controversial singer Portable has been freed from custody after fulfilling the conditions of his bail.

The “Zazu” hitmaker was released on Monday, January 19, following a week-long detention.

He had been arrested and held over allegations of assaulting his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, her siblings, and unlawfully taking a vehicle.

In a video trending on social media, Portable claimed innocence, stating “they lied against me”.

The drama began on New Year’s Eve when a heated exchange between Portable and Ashabi went viral.

Ashabi and her siblings accused Portable of assault and theft, leading to his arrest and nine-count charge.

Portable was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, and was remanded in prison pending a fresh bail hearing.

The presiding judge had adjourned the hearing till Monday, January 19, 2026, when Portable was released after meeting his bail conditions.

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