Nine proteges of famous Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, have been charged before an Isabo Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for allegedly attacking Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development workers.
The defendants—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—faced five charges, including assault, obstruction, possession of dangerous weapons, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
During Thursday’s court proceedings, the prosecution claimed that the accused, along with Portable, who is currently on the run, assaulted town planning officers Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero while performing official duties at Portable’s Odogwu Bar in Sango-Ota.
According to Police Prosecutor Sunday Ekong, the accused individuals were armed with cutlasses and guns during the altercation.
He further noted that the charges violated sections 516, 356(3), 80, 249(d), and 320 of the Ogun State Criminal Code of 2006.
Presiding over the case, Magistrate O.M. Somefun granted each defendant bail set at ₦5 million, with sureties who must be licensed bondsmen registered with the Ogun State Government.
The hearing was adjourned to March 17.
In a similar story, Portable vented regret over the purported damage to his property in Ifo, Ogun state.
Portable said in a recent Instagram post that more than 20 persons, including customers and artists, were arrested after Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) authorities attacked his Odogwu eatery and bar.
He claimed that the cops also confiscated personal property, devices, and automobiles.
Additionally, Portable stated that the agency had sealed another of his properties.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker shared a letter from the OGPDPA, dated January 5, 2024, which stated that the property was constructed without an approved permit and lacked sufficient air space for users.
